Document 0416 DOCN M9460416 TI [The epidemiological aspects of HIV/AIDS in Brazil] DT 9404 AU Guimaraes MD; de Castilho EA; Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de; Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. SO Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 1993 Apr-Jun;26(2):101-11. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94174106 AB A trend analysis of the AIDS epidemics in Brazil is presented, emphasizing temporal changes among the population groups most affected. Regional comparisons as well as projections of the extension of HIV infection and AIDS cases are also reported. Amongst the most relevant conclusions the alarming increase of cases in heterosexual populations and intravenous drug users is emphasised, specially in the southeast region. DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/TRANSMISSION Adolescence Adult Age Distribution Brazil/EPIDEMIOLOGY English Abstract Female Human HIV Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/TRANSMISSION *HIV-1 Incidence Male Middle Age Prevalence Risk Factors Sex Distribution JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).