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= Social Impact=

Around 2/3 of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa are infected with HIV or AIDS. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most infected area of AIDS on this chart.



Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/805000/images/_808816_aids_300.gif

**Impact on relationships/household:**

AIDS causes households to dissolve, because parents can die which would force the children to live with other relatives. Usually in a household with an infected person(s), the woman takes care of the infected person and has to work overtime to make enough money for medical costs. Although, most families that have to pay for the medical treatments, are in debt. If children live with an infected guardian, they must work hard labor to help with the cost of the medical bills. In some cases this may even mean prostitution for the girls, which is a big factor in the high rate of disease.

Source: http://irrawaddymedia.com/articlefiles/9627-Child-01.gif


 * Impact on Tribes:**

People living with an infected person must limit their spending on necessities (clothing 21%, electricity 16%, and other services 9%.) The average African spends $10.00 in U.S. money in one year. With the cost of medical bills for someone infected with AIDS, they have to triple the cost per year ($30.00/year.) This issue creates a lot of poverty in Africa.

Source: http://www.lunchtruckparts.com/images/Africa/605573_living_in_poverty_in_africa.jpg


 * Impact on Countries:**

The high rate of disease creates additional pressure on the health sector. Sometimes there is not enough beds in the hospital areas for people in need, as well as not enough people to take care of the infected ones. Because of the high rates for AIDS, the World Health Organization and International NGO's decided to help educate Africans about HIV/AIDS. They also taught how abstinence is the safest way to go, and being faithful, and using a condom. Since these teachings, many youths are now delaying age of sexual intercourse, which has helped lower the spread of disease. Although, the rates are still high.

Source: http://www.conservapedia.com/images/thumb/c/c6/World_Health_Organization_logo.jpg/250px-World_Health_Organization_logo.jpg

In the 1990's- 13% of Ugandan residents were HIV positive In the end of 2003- 4.1% of Ugandan residents were HIV positive


 * Country || Adult Prevalence|| Total HIV||Deaths 2003 ||
 * Tanzania ||8.8% ||1,500,000 ||160,000 ||
 * Kenya ||6.7% ||1,100,000 || 150,000||
 * Congo ||4.9% ||80,000 ||9,700 ||
 * Ethiopia ||4.4% ||1,400,000 ||120,000 ||
 * Congo DR || 4.2%|| 1,000,000|| 100,000||
 * Uganda ||4.1% ||450,000 ||78,000 ||
 * Eritrea ||2.7% ||55,000 ||6,300 ||

Work Cited

Fredricksson, Jenni. The Impact of HIV and AIDS in Africa. Ed. Graham Pembrey. 30 July 2008. Avert. 22 Sept. 2008 .

Knowledge, Allianz. HIV/AIDS in Africa. Ed. Kowledge Allianz. 14 Sept. 2008. SOS Children. 22 Sept. 2008 .