Effects of HIV/ AIDS infection  by  Jane Rubara

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Define

What Is HIV/AIDS? ... Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) ... If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Effect of HIV/AIDS to an individual

Effect of HIV/AIDS to the nation

Reduce productivity due to reduced knowledge and work experience

EFFECTS OF HIV/AIDS TO THE NATION

  • Affect economic growth by reducing the human capital availability
  • Require medical care which affects the economy
  • Many orphans who are cared by grandparents
  • Smaller skilled population and labor force due to high motality late
  • Reduced productivity due to young unexperieced and knowledgable workers
  • Lower productivity due to sick off and sick leaves
  • Reduce taxable population which is a resource for public expenditures
  • Increased expenditure on health care