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
