Interesting Facts About AIDS

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Definition

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system.


Alternative Names

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Important facts about the spread of AIDS include:

  • AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death among people ages 25 - 44 in the United States, down from number one in 1995.
  • The World Health Organization estimates that more than 25 million people worldwide have died from this...
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