Changes in the epidemiological situation of HIV infections and AIDS in Poland 1985-1991 and resulting directions of necessary actions

Szata, W.

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny 45(4): 373-376

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2100
PMID: 1841419
Document Number: 378314
HIV penetration and spreading among intravenous drug users (ivduS)--probably in 1988--was turning point in HIV infections/AIDS cases epidemiological situation in Poland. Since then, some important changes have been observed, mainly: visible increasing of number HIV-infected persons and ivduS percentage among HIV-infected, growing frequency of HIV-infections among ivduS, the change of F:M sex ratio among HIV-infected, increasing number and percentage of young people among HIV-infected, AIDS appearance not only among homo-/bisexuals, infected by heterosexual contact, but also among ivduS. The changes mentioned above indicate the most important directions in health care, health promotion, economical and social activities in Poland.

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