Global estimates of the HIV/AIDS epidemic as of end 1997 -- HIV and AIDS: the global situation -- The evolving picture region by region -- Understanding the epidemic -- Prevention works -- Preventing sexual transmission of HIV among young people -- Injecting drug use and HIV -- Finding out one’s HIV status -- HIV and mortality -- Treatment reduces AIDS deaths in countries that can afford it -- Mother-to-child transmission -- Improving estimates -- Annex. HIV/AIDS estimates and indicators, end 1997.

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