Document 2562
 DOCN  M94A2562
 TI    Changes after 10 years of AIDS epidemic in Mexico.
 DT    9412
 AU    Valdespino JL; Garcia ML; del Rio A; Salcedo A; Magis C; Martinez J;
       Mora JL; Sepulveda J; INDRE. SCD. Secretariat of Health, Mexico.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):276 (abstract no. PC0024). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370013
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To analyse trends of AIDS cases in Mexico. METHODS: HIV/AIDS
       Cases Registry was analysed. RESULTS: Up to Jan 1994 17387 cases have
       been notified in Mexico. Trends are as follows: TABULAR DATA, SEE
       ABSTRACT VOLUME. DISCUSSION: AIDS epidemic in Mexico has become
       relatively more heterosexual, although men with homosexual practices
       continue to be main transmission category. Heterosexualization has been
       more significant among women as blood associated cases have diminished
       as a consequence of preventive measures; ruralization is also important.
       Although survival has improved it is still shorter than in developed
       areas.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/MORTALITY/
       TRANSMISSION  Adult  Blood Transfusion/ADVERSE EFFECTS  Child  Female
       Human  Male  Mexico/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Risk Factors  Sex Behavior  MEETING
       ABSTRACT

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