title: Changing epidemiology of AIDS.
abstract: It has been 15 years since AIDS made its first appearance in North America, probably longer worldwide. In that time, our knowledge of the epidemiology of AIDS has grown and changed. This review highlights significant aspects of the epidemic with particular emphasis on the evolution of this disease in North America.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Newfoundland Health Unit, Holyrood, Nfld.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Donovan
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stratton
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence