HIV/AIDS - Unit 1

Question 1

Describe the distribution of HIV AIDS

Answer 1

More common in LEDCS (1)

Found in southern parts of Africa -
South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia

Also found in Asia, Etc

Question 2

Explain the causes of HIV AIDS

Answer 2

Pregnancy - mother to foetus

Blood transfusions with infected blood

Breast milk

Unprotected sex through bodily fluids

Drug users - dirty infected needles

Question 3

Explain the effects of HIV AIDS on society.

Answer 3

News of contraction - impact on families

Parents become ill leaving children to fend for themselves

Deathrate increase - people lose family and friends

Middle age working population missing

Question 4

Explain the effects of HIV AIDS on the economy

Answer 4

Cost in treating the disease

Development hindrance

Most people can’t afford treatment

Loss in tourist revenue

Less workers

Question 5

Explain the symptoms of HIV AIDS.

Answer 5

HIV attacks the immune system making it more difficult for the body to fight off infections

Question 6

Name and explain methods to manage HIV AIDS. (solutions)

Answer 6

ARV - anti retro viral drugs

Education programmes

Testing pregnant mothers to provide preventative treatments

Screening blood and disposable needles

Developing and researching a vaccine

Question 7

Define HIV

Answer 7

human immunodeficiency virus

Question 8

Define AIDS

Answer 8

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome