In its earlier stages, the HIV/AIDS epidemic was predominantly an urban problem, affecting more men than women, and those with relatively higher incomes. Now the epidemic has rapidly moved into the rural areas, hitting those who are least equipped to deal with its consequences. Today, 95% of people living with-and an even higher proportion of the rural poor, and among them women figure disproportionately.
Publication year
2022
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
Human immunodeficiency virus, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV/AIDS, Rural population, Agroforestry
