{"product_id":"9780306484834","title":"AIDS in Asia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAIDS in Asia\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLu, Yichen; Essex, Max\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsia has become the new battle ground for the war against HIV\/AIDS. The magnitude of the potential public health problems caused by AIDS in this populous continent may become a catastrophic disaster. A 10% rate of prevalence of HIV-1 in India and China alone would mean more than \u003cem\u003e200 million\u003c\/em\u003e people are infected with HIV. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIDS in Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e is useful as a comprehensive, up-to-date AIDS reference book for public health and medical professionals. This volume provides concrete information on the diagnosis, treatment, care, prevention and impact of AIDS. \u003cstrong\u003ePart I\u003c\/strong\u003e contains 'Snapshots of HIV\/AIDS in Asia.' Countries and regions included in this section are: Thailand, India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, Hong Kong and Taiwan. \u003cstrong\u003ePart II\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses the molecular epidemiology of HIV\/AIDS. \u003cstrong\u003ePart III\u003c\/strong\u003e deals with the diagnosis, surveillance and projected scenarios of the AIDS epidemic. \u003cstrong\u003ePart IV\u003c\/strong\u003e outlines prevention efforts and treatment options. Part V provides an overview of the ongoing collaborative efforts involved in several different nations in the worldwide war against AIDS. \u003cbr\u003eThis volume will be invaluable to all the public health professionals and researchers working in this field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...the book is a useful addition to the HIV\/AIDS literature.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"AIDS in Asia offers a comprehensive, interesting overview of the epidemic there and of general issues that will influence its progression.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cem\u003eRoger Detels, MD, MS, University of California-Los Angeles\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Journal of the American Medical Association,\u003c\/em\u003e Book Review, 293:15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2004-07-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780306484834\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-0-306-48536-7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 594\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266250035340,"sku":"9780306484834","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780306484834.jpg?v=1770817038","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780306484834","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}