World AIDS Day 2021: Symptoms, Transmission And Treatment
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In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared December 1 as World AIDS Day.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the disease that causes AIDS, has claimed the lives of 36.3 million individuals as of July 17, 2021. By the end of 2020, there were approximately 37.7 million people living with the disease. If these statistics available with the World Health Organization are any indication, HIV/AIDS is one of the most serious public health challenges globally.
In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared December 1 as World AIDS Day. The day provides a chance for people across the world to come together in the battle against the disease, show support to those living with it.
Since stigma — dreading the disease, fear of those who have it, rejection, ostracism, and discrimination — is still a major issue in the fight against AIDS, awareness is critical. The first step towards awareness is to understand the symptoms, modes of transmission, and treatment available.
Symptoms
