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How The Rate Of Hiv Infection Has Changed In Last Few Years?
Question: How has the rate of hiv infection being changing since 1995 to present in cameroon.
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Rate of HIV infection has been following a wave like pattern since 1995 in Cameroon.
In 1995 prevalence rate was around 6% and it was in increasing trend till about 2001, it was about 12%. Then with proper health education and application of various programs it started following decreasing trend. Presently it is about 5.1% as per data available on wikipedia.
The prevalence rate decreased drastically in 2002-2003 where is decreased to 6% from about 12% in 2001.
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Rate of HIV infection has been following a wave like pattern since 1995 in Cameroon.
In 1995 prevalence rate was around 6% and it was in increasing trend till about 2001, it was about 12%. Then with proper health education and application of various programs it started following decreasing trend. Presently it is about 5.1% as per data available on wikipedia.
The prevalence rate decreased drastically in 2002-2003 where is decreased to 6% from about 12% in 2001.
Thanks, Hope I solved your question.
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi MD
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