Ch 4:HIV and AIDS
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Which age group is most affected by HIV and AIDS according to the text?

  • 20-49 years (correct)
  • 50-69 years
  • 10-19 years
  • 30-39 years

    • What is a significant impact of HIV and AIDS on population demographics?

  • Decrease in child-headed households
  • Decrease in life expectancy (correct)
  • Decrease in infant mortality rate
  • Increase in elderly population

    • How did HIV and AIDS affect the labour force projections in Southern African countries?

  • Increased the projected labor force by 30%
  • Decreased the projected labor force by 20%
  • Decreased the projected labor force by over 30% (correct)
  • Maintained the projected labor force

    • What is a consequence of the gender disparity in HIV infection rates mentioned in the text?

    <p>Decrease in child-headed households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HIV and AIDS impact economic development according to the text?

    <p>Leads to decreased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a broader impact of the HIV epidemic mentioned in the text?

    <p>Strain on social and economic systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the global death toll from AIDS-related illnesses in 2008 according to the text?

    <p>~2 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant trend in HIV-related deaths in developing countries as per the text?

    <p>~Significant numbers in developing countries, particularly Southern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the critical focuses mentioned in the conclusion regarding HIV and AIDS management?

    <p>~Focusing on prevention and support for affected individuals and families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HIV stand for?

    <p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region experiences some of the highest HIV infection rates globally?

    <p>Southern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AIDS stand for?

    <p>Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HIV weaken the body?

    <p>By weakening the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province in Southern Africa experienced a decrease in HIV infection rates from 2002 to 2008?

    <p>Gauteng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HIV impact the workforce according to the text?

    <p>Leads to significant losses in productivity due to illness and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of HIV and AIDS on families and communities?

    <p>'Destabilization of families' due to loss of income and increased healthcare and funeral costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS according to the text?

    <p>HIV leads to AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation AIDS stand for in the context of HIV?

    <p>Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Southern African country had the lowest HIV infection rates according to the text?

    <p>Namibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did HIV and AIDS have on healthcare facilities according to the text?

    <p>Overwhelmed by the demand for AIDS-related treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South African province experienced a decrease in HIV infection rates from 2002 to 2008 as per the text?

    <p>Gauteng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV mentioned in the text?

    <p>Through body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did HIV affect workforce productivity as per the text?

    <p>Led to significant losses in productivity due to illness and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the overall economic decline mentioned in the text relate to HIV and AIDS?

    <p>Results in decreased productivity due to increased healthcare costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic impact is highlighted in the text due to the high death rates within the productive age group?

    <p>Alteration of the demographic structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the 20-49 years age group crucial for economic productivity according to the text?

    <p>They are of working age and contribute significantly to the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of the gender disparity in HIV infection rates mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rise in orphaned children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do HIV and AIDS impact labour force projections in countries like Botswana and South Africa?

    <p>Result in a reduction of 30.8% of the labour force by 2020.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What broader impact does the HIV epidemic have on social and economic systems?

    <p>General strain on social and economic systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the mortality and morbidity rates within the productive age group due to HIV and AIDS?

    <p>Alteration of the demographic structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did significant numbers of AIDS-related deaths affect developing countries, particularly Southern Africa?

    <p>Increased mortality among the economically active population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does HIV and AIDS have on child-headed households according to the text?

    <p>Leads to an increase in child-headed households.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

    <p>HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic group faces severe destabilization due to AIDS-related deaths?

    <p>People between 20-49 years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HIV impact healthcare facilities?

    <p>Overwhelming the demand for AIDS-related treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV?

    <p>By sharing needles or syringes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of HIV and AIDS on workforce productivity?

    <p>Significant losses in productivity due to illness and death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of the gender disparity in HIV infection rates?

    <p>Greater burden on women for caregiving responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AIDS stand for in the context of HIV?

    <p><strong>A</strong>cquired <strong>I</strong>mmune <strong>D</strong>eficiency <strong>S</strong>yndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does HIV and AIDS have on child-headed households?

    <p>Rise in child-headed households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the age group 20-49 years considered crucial for economic productivity?

    <p>They are the economically active population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the mortality and morbidity rates within the productive age group due to HIV and AIDS?

    <p>Negative impact on economic productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason behind the significant percentages of the labour force expected to be lost by 2020 in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa?

    <p>Higher mortality rates from HIV and AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the HIV epidemic lead to a rise in orphaned children?

    <p>High death rates in productive age group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What broader impact does the HIV and AIDS epidemic have on social and economic systems mentioned in the text?

    <p>General strain on systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend in HIV-related deaths was observed globally in 2008 as per the text?

    <p>Increase in deaths in Southern Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did HIV and AIDS affect workforce productivity as per the text?

    <p>Resulted in a decrease in workforce participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of the gender disparity in HIV infection rates mentioned in the text?

    <p>Higher infection rates in women</p> Signup and view all the answers

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