AEGiS-BKREV: Blacks and AIDS: Causes and Origins

Blacks and AIDS: Causes and Origins

Sage Publications, Inc., 2455 Teller Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320. 152p., bibliog. (Sage series on race and ethnic relations, v. 3). ISBN 0-8039-4346-6, 0-8039-4347-4pbk. $21.95pbk.
Samuel V. Duh. 1991.

"Initially, AIDS occurred mostly among male homosexuals. Subsequently, it was found in intravenous drug users, blood and blood product recipients, and, finally, heterosexuals." Today it is known that anybody can contract AIDS and it can be found in almost every country and in almost every demographic group. The incidence and prevalence of AIDS are rather unevenly distributed with Black people disproportionately affected, having the highest rates of infection; progressing more quickly from HIV infection to acquisition of AIDS; and dying more quickly from the disease. The incidence is increasing more rapidly in blacks than in other racial/ethnic groups. The author, Duh, presents information on whether or not there is a genetic basis for this disproportionately high rate. He discusses the overall health status of blacks, the history and epidemiology of AIDS, transmission and pathogenesis, AIDS in Africa, genetic versus environmental basis of AIDS, and control measures. It is written to be read by any educated layperson even though much technological information is presented. As a result, the scientific community will, also, find this a useful source of information. Physicians, health care professionals, politicians, organizations, and societies dealing with all aspects of AIDS will need this book. Highly recommended for all libraries. (H. Robert Malinowsky)

Keywords: Blacks, Afro-Americans, Epidemiology, Genetics

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