Economic Consequences Of Hiv

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Articles

Fortune Magazine Examines Economic Consequences of HIV/AIDS on Countries That "Aspire to Be Global Superpowers"

The HIV/AIDS pandemic "has created a humanitarian catastrophe of little economic consequence" because two-thirds of HIV/AIDS cases worldwide "are concentrated in a region that produces just 3% of the world's economic output," according to an article... Read more »

California Budget Cuts & Consequences for People With HIV

Governor Brown calls his newly released budget proposal "a tough plan for tough times." In fact, it's worth noting that our new Governor is tasked with digging out of the largest financial deficit in the history of our state. That's no small... Read more »

Late HIV Diagnosis: Predictors, Costs, Consequences, and Solutions

Table of Contents Introduction CDC Says Test Everyone (Almost) Late HIV Diagnosis: Numbing Numbers Harbingers of Belated Diagnosis or Presentation How Much Does Late Diagnosis Cost -- and Who Pays? Clinical Consequences of Late HIV... Read more »

Ask the Experts

scared of testing (WHAT YOU DONT KNOW CAN KILL YOU, 2009) ( IS IT BETTER TO GET HIV TESTED OR NOT TO KNOW, 2010) (CONSEQUENCES OF LATE DIAGNOSIS, 2010)

Hey....I am thirty years old..have never done an hiv test.....found someone who is just remarkable....who insist that we have one done before we become intimate......he did his today it was negative.....but I'm scared to death in doing...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,While I'll certainly admit getting HIV tested can be anxiety provoking, it's important to note that when it comes to HIV, what you don't know can kill you. See below, and yes, by all means, take the test before your Mr.... Read more »

Possible Long term consequences for short term use of HIV drugs?

(Follow up question) Are there any long term or permanant damage from taking HIV meds for one week. Permanant DNA damage? Should I not have kids?Permanent bone marrow damage? Are my bones likley ok?Anything else?ThanksThanks...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Anti-HIV drugs interfere with DNA synthesis, so there is always the theoretical risk of cancers developing many years later in patients who are on long-term therapy. Also, there are some acute side effects that can develop while on shorter term... Read more »

Social and economic impact of HIV?

Dear Mrs. FranzoiMy name is David and i am 15. I fortunately do not have HIV but I was hoping you could help me understand HIV a little more. This is in connection with a school project. I know I could google this topic for answers but I would like...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

David,This forum is not the best place to get the answer to your question. I suggest you proceed with your Google option.... Read more »

How many days can I safely skip taking Atripla with no consequences?

Hello,I'm a 42 yo woman living in the UK. I've been diagnosed HIV+ in October 2009, and started Atripla immediately. A year on, I've got from CD4 127 to 194 and VL undetectable from 86,500. Thankfully the treatment is supplied free of...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Hopefully you have gotten your meds by now. Within a few days after stopping one can begin to see the viral load begin to increase. In almost all cases just restarting the meds will result in the viral load going back to undetectable. Sometimes... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Lying about HIV status consequences?

Posted by John_Ortiz, 1 Reply

11 months ago I was cruising online and found this semi-attractive guy who claimed he was a bottom. I ended up meeting with this guy and asked him if he had any condoms with him, but he said no and I asked him if he was DDF and HIV- and he said yes... Read more »

The consequences of stress and not knowing...

Posted by giaobsession, 2 Replies

Hi everyone, hope all is well. I just wanted to let everyone know after years of putting myself at risk and worrying about the possibilty of being positive, I finally tested last week. It was negative. I found out on the same day that I was calling... Read more »

An ECONOMICAL ISSUE

Posted by Anonymous

I agree with Mark 2000. Its also an ECONOMICAL FACTOR. Everyone knows how expensive hiv treatment are. Also we know that in most of the countries of the world there has been trials about human rights protection and in all of the courts they have... Read more »

ARS and consequences

Posted by Anonymous

Hi there,

I read a lot at this forum and still have one question left. Most people say that ARS-symptoms come all together and will disappear within 2,3 weeks and will not come back. Ok, I believe this. But if someone experienced ARS, is it possible... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>