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News Briefs AIDS Cuts Life Expectancy in Zambia to 33 YearsMay 6, 2003 AIDS has cut life expectancy at birth in Zambia to 33 years, from 44 years a decade ago, the country's Central Statistical Office said Monday. "The adult mortality rate has increased in the last decade... an adult has lost about 11 years of survival due to the AIDS problem," said CSO Director Buleti Nsemukila. Treasury data show one in every five adult Zambians has HIV/AIDS. The government says AIDS kills 200 Zambians daily while 500 people are infected with HIV per day. Zambia's population stands at 9.8 million people, according to CSO. Reuters 05.05.03  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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