35.6 million people are living in the world with HIV, with an estimated 2.3 million newly affected. On top of that 1.63 million died from AIDS-related illnesses. 33% reduction since 2001 of newly affected people with HIV, while AIDS continues to severely impact countries like China and Africa.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus infects cells of the immune system, destroying or severely impairing their function. HIV Is transmitted through unprotected sex, (vaginal, anal, oral), with an infected person. It is also transmitted through the transfusion of contaminated blood. Basically it is past with the introduction of human bodily fluids, including milk from a mother.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, which applies to the most advanced stage of HIV. AIDS isn’t the direct cause of death, but because of how it greatly impacts the immune system, the smallest cold can cause death.
World AIDS Day, December 1, has become an incredibly important day throughout the world.
Source: http://www.therichest.com
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