num_pages: 304
description: AIDS in Asia provides a thorough introduction to the social and economic issues surrounding the AIDS epidemic in Asia * Geographic obstacles to health care* Gender inequality and human trafficking* Political turmoil and poor leadership* Asia's role in the sex and drug trade* Economic conditions and exploitation At the crucial moment when the spread of AIDS in this region is beginning to gain worldwide recognition, distinguished expert Susan Hunter makes clear the catastrophic threat AIDS poses to Asia and the world, and draws on her experience to discuss the potential policy implications.
language: English
title: AIDS in Asia: A Continent in Peril
titlecomplete: AIDS in Asia: A Continent in Peril
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Palgrave Macmillan