Good Governance and Good Health: The Role of Societal Structures in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pandemic
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- HIV Virus,
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- Famine,
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Overview: It has been argued that famine only occurs in nations that are immune to the political will of their people. Political freedom in famine free countries is additionally coupled, albeit unevenly, to other freedoms such as education, health, the control of family size and the ability to seek employment. This paper points out that HIV prevalence is significantly associated with poor governance. International public health programs need to address societal structures in order to create strong foundations upon which effective healthcare interventions can be implemented.
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Format: PDF | Size: 282KB | Date: Apr 2005 | Pages: 10




