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060			_aWC 503 HA 2002
100			_aHubley, John. _9650
245			_aThe aids handbook : _ba guide to the understanding of AIDS and HIV.
250			_a3rd ed.
260			_aOxford : _bMacmillan, _c2002.
300			_ax, 134 p. : _bill. : _c24 cm.
504			_aIncludes index.
520			_aAIDS is the most important threat to health facing the 21st century. The economic, social and human tragedy of AIDS is being experienced by families and communities throughout the world. Effective treatments are inaccessible to most people and vaccines remain a distant prospect. Health education to tackle ignorance, fight prejudice and empower communities to change behaviour is the most important way to contain the disease. This book introduces the disease, its origins, symptoms and methods of transmission. It should be helpful both as a guide to understanding and reducing your own risks, as well as for carrying out AIDS education to family and community. It provides all those involved in community work with a thorough knowledge of the symptoms and progression of the disease so that they can be confident to counsel both those already infected and the rest of the community. The book gives guidance in counselling and care of those wwith AIDS and HIV and lays out a comprehensive and practical action plan for running an AIDS prevention programme to reach all sections of the community.
650			_aAIDS
650			_aHIV
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