Hiv and Aids

Today in the world, many people are dying due to an infectious disease called HIV and AIDS. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevent “more than 56,000 Americans become infected each year-one person every 9.5 and that more than one million people in this country are now living with HIV or AIDS” (CDC, 2006, p 1). Many states in America are faced with a tremendous problem. The HIV and AIDS rate is significantly increasing. One state that is facing this problem is the state of Georgia. When thinking about HIV and AIDS in Georgia, a great deal of questions comes to mind. What is HIV and AIDS? What epidemiology and demographic data is present from the Georgia Health Department, that documents the problem, provides parameters, and defines the scope of the problem? What barriers are present that prevents the state from solving the problem? What major stakeholders would be involved in solving the current health problem? Are there any recommended or suggestions that could solve this problem? This paper will discuss all issues relating to AIDS and HIV in the state of Georgia.

Before conducting this research, it is important for everyone to know what is HIV and AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and this virus is caused by AIDS. HIV can be passed down from person to person with infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions. The infected person passes it down to the uninfected person by coming in contact with their mucous membrane or broken skin. Mother who is infected with the HIV virus can pass this virus to their unborn child during delivery or pregnancy. Mothers can even pass this virus to their child through breastfeeding. Some people who have the HIV virus may eventually develop AIDS. AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS can be transferred from person to person, the same way HIV does. Acquired means that this disease is not hereditary, but it develops after coming in contact with a disease causing agent, which is known...