National Organizations and Global Implications of the Disease

National Organizations and Global Implications of the Disease

It is apparent that there are numerous organizations on the national level that are concerned with addressing problems related to the disease. AIDS United is the example of one of the most efficient and prominent national organizations that contribute to the prevention and treatment of HIV. “Strategic grantmaking, capacity building, policy/advocacy, technical assistance, and formative research” are the primary instruments employed by the organization in order to minimize the epidemiological potential of HIV in the United States (AIDS United, 2018). It is estimated that AIDS United has contributed more than $221 million by direct funding to local communities and sponsoring various anti-HIV programs (AIDS United, 2018).

Additionally, it could be stated with certainty that HIV has serious global implications. As of the end of 2016, an estimated number of 36.7 million people in the world are infected with HIV (“Global HIV/AIDS Overview,” 2017). Among these people, only half of them are aware of their infection and its complications, as well as possible ways of diagnosing and treatment (“Global HIV/AIDS Overview,” 2017). The mortality rate worldwide is also significantly worrying since 35 million people died from HIV as of the end of 2016 (“Global HIV/AIDS Overview,” 2017). Also, it is stated on the HIV.org website that HIV is highly endemic to the area of sub-Saharan Africa (“Global HIV/AIDS Overview,” 2017). The majority of new infections in this area are transmitted by pregnant women to their children, and this problem is among the most important issues that are addressed by the global community.

Conclusion

This paper attempts to analyze HIV from the perspective of communicable disease with strong epidemiological potential. The facts and statistical data that were observed in this study justify the current status of HIV as one of the most severe epidemic diseases. A large amount of the United States population, as well as individuals across the world, are affected by this condition, and thus an evident threat to the public health sector is presented. However, it is worth mentioning that considerable efforts are made to minimize the negative impact of the disease, and it is essential to make continuous progress in this area of concern.

References

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