Download or read book The Economic Burden of HIV AIDS in Canada written by Terry Albert and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health, disease, treatment.
Download or read book The Economic Burden of HIV AIDS in Canada computer File Summary of the Findings and Policy Implications written by Terry Albert and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book THE ECONOMIC BURDEN OF HIV AIDS IN CANADA Summary of the Findings and Policy Implications by written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Success in controlling the current wave of the epidemic will have to focus on all the social and economic factors that determine the health of these subpopulations. [...] Most of these organizations emerged as the gay com- munity mobilized to deal with the first and second waves of the epidemic in the 1980s. [...] They have been remarkably effective in looking after their own, but if they are going to remain at the leading edge, they will have to find ways to serve the injection drug users, the youth, the poor women and Aboriginal people who are caught in the third wave of the epidemic. [...] Surveillance intelligence can inform the prevention response and allow for the design and delivery of timely interventions before "the horse is out of the barn." It will allow for the location and containment of the "burning em- bers" of the epidemic so that it does not flare up into a raging and uncontrollable forest fire. [...] Concluding Comments The economic analysis presented in this report shows that Canada has once again lost effective control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, that the direct health care costs (excluding indirect costs) of the epidemic are already in the range of $570 million a year, and that the leading edge of the epidemic is largely hidden from view.
Download or read book The Economic Burden of HIV AIDS in Canada TERRY ALBERT GREGORY WILLIAMS CPRN Study No H 02 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2.5 Future Scenarios The data from the three core components of the research are also applied in a "crystal ball" type of exercise, where plausible future scenarios for the 3 Overview direction of the epidemic are connected to the cost data as a means of exploring the future economic impacts of the epidemic. [...] The Economic Burden of HIV/AIDS in Canada 8 The purpose of this chapter, therefore, is to shine a light on the hidden epidemic to provide: a) a concep- tual understanding of the dynamics of the epidemic that can evade sight; b) plausible estimates of current HIV prevalence and incidence for 1996; and c) plau- sible estimates of historical HIV prevalence and HIV incidence, and a critical interpreta. [...] The health of the poor is always worse relative to the health of the middle-class and the rich (Evans et al., 1994). [...] From the perspective of epidemic control, the increased size of the prevalent population increases the likeli- The Economic Burden of HIV/AIDS in Canada 14 hood of further spread of the virus throughout the population. [...] In the context of infectious disease, epidemiology plays a critical role in prevention, control, and treatment: it is the basic science that supports the public health mandate of promoting and protecting the health of the population.
Download or read book The Economic Cost of HIV AIDS in Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this report is to update the 2001 estimates of the cost of HIV/AIDS to Canadian society from the last estimation (Dodds et al., 2001). It includes the current cost of treatment, productivity and quality of life losses related to HIV/AIDS over the lifetime of those infected in 2009.
Download or read book Global Lessons from the AIDS Pandemic written by Bradly J. Condon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We began to research for this book in 2000, with the idea that we might contribute to the search for solutions to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic by c- bining perspectives from different disciplines. Much has happened in the interv- ing years. First, the severity of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa – and the threat it posed for many others regions of the world – led to a movement among several countries to correct the imbalance between producers and users of ph- maceutical products. This effort produced a clarification of the right of gove- ments to produce generic medicine under compulsory licenses and an amendment of the World Trade Organization’s TRIPS Agreement to allow exports of generic medicines from one WTO Member to another. In 2007, the amended rules were put into practice, with Canada authorizing the export of generic antiretroviral drugs to Rwanda. However, at the same time, global patent laws have been undermined due to regulatory capture, most notably in free trade agreements and through political pressure on countries like Thailand to not to exercise their right to issue compulsory licenses for pharmaceutical products. Second, the amount of money available for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS has increased dramatically, with the establishment of the World Bank Multi-Country HIV/AIDS Program for Africa (MAP), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), among other funding initiatives.
Download or read book The Economic Cost of HIV AIDS in Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cost of HIV AIDS in Canada written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Economic Costs of AIDS in Canada written by Mary Ann E. Cox and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Hidden Cost of AIDS written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Risks and Macroeconomic Impact of HIV AIDS in the Middle East and North Africa written by David A. Robalino and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robalino, Jenkins, and El Maroufi develop a model of optimal growth to assess the risks of an HIV/AIDS epidemic and the expected economic impact in nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa region--Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Yemen. The model incorporates an HIV/AIDS diffusion component based on two transmission factors--sexual intercourse and exchange of infected needles among intravenous drug users. Given high levels of uncertainty on the model parameters that determine the dynamics of the epidemic and its economic impact, the authors explore large regions of the parameter space. The prevalence rates in year 2015 would be below 1 percent in 16 percent of the cases, while they would be above 3 percent in 50 percent of the cases. On average, GDP losses across countries for 2000-2025 could approximate 35 percent of today's GDP. In all countries it is possible to observe scenarios where losses surpass today's GDP. The authors quantify the impact of expanding condom use and access to clean needles for intravenous drug users. They show that these interventions act as an insurance policy that increases social welfare. They also show that delaying action for five years can cost, on average, the equivalent of six percentage points of today's GDP. This paper--a product of the Human Development Group, Middle East and North Africa Region--is part of a larger effort in the region to raise awareness about the social and economic cost of HIV/AIDS. David Robalino may be contacted at [email protected].
Download or read book Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 6 written by King K. Holmes and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 1027 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.
Download or read book Findings Document written by Joint National Committee on Aboriginal AIDS Education and Prevention (Canada) and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document tests three hypotheses: that the factors which lead to HIV Infection and related diseases including AIDS are present in the aboriginal community in Canada: that there is a need for aboriginal-specific AIDS education and prevention programs and activities: that other related issues exist including HIV testing and research into associated behaviours, traditional medicineand healing, and the economic impact on the aboriginal community. Lists research priorities and references. Companion volume to : Recommendations for a national strategy on Aboriginal AIDS Education and Prevention.
Download or read book To Share and to Learn written by Michael Chettleburgh and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Caring For People With Chronic Conditions A Health System Perspective written by Nolte, Ellen and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text systematically examines some of the key issues involved in the care of those with chronic diseases. It synthesises the evidence on what we know works (or does not) in different circumstances. From an international perspective, it addresses the prerequisites for effective policies and management of chronic disease.
Download or read book Government of Canada 2002 Report to the Secretary General of the United Nations on the UNGASS Declaration of Commitment on HIV written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides an overview of the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada and of the Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS. It then describes HIV/AIDS activities and initiatives in the following areas: leadership and strategy development; prevention; care, support and treatment; HIV/AIDS and human rights; reducing vulnerability; children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS; alleviating social and economic impact; research and development; HIV/AIDS in conflict and disaster affected regions; resources; follow-up.
Download or read book Controlling Drug Costs for People Living with HIV AIDS written by Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and published by [Montréal] : Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida = Canadian HIV/Aids Legal Network. This book was released on 2004 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
