title: The epidemiology of AIDS.
abstract: By 31 July 1989 172,143 cases of AIDS have been notified to the WHO from 150 countries worldwide. This review on epidemiology of AIDS shows that there are 3 distinct patterns of distribution of the disease. According to the different epidemiology in the different regions different initiatives should be taken by the health authorities. Extrapolating the available data to the future the urgent necessity for this initiative is stressed.
authors.affiliation: World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D001317:Austria / Q000453:epidemiology; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors