Women and HIV/AIDS.

J Indian Med Assoc

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur 760 004.

Published: January 2011

Out of 39 million people in the world, currently living with HIV or AIDS, half are women. Of the 45 million new cases expected between 2002 and 2010, 70% likely to be women. Therefore women empowerment and awareness about the HIV/AIDS are mandatory and need of the day for control of AIDS. Women must take control of HIV prevention to curb spread of infection.

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