title: [The epidemiological aspects of HIV/AIDS in Brazil].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Guimarães
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: de Castilho
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution
vernacular_title: Aspectos epidemiológicos da AIDS/HIV no Brasil.