Blacks and AIDS: Causes and Origins (SAGE Series on Race and Ethnic Relations)

By Samuel V. Duh

This is the first book to tackle the relationship of black people to AIDS. The main issue addressed is whether the disproportionately high rates of AIDS in black people has a genetic basis. The issue is discussed in terms of epidemiologic, basic science, and clinical research data in a comprehensive manner. The major topics discussed are the overall health status of black people, history and epidemiology of AIDS, transmission and pathogenesis, AIDS in Africa, genetic versus environmental basis of AIDS and control measures. The book also deals with psychosocial, socioeconomic and cultural bases of the health status of black people - relating to long-standing discrimination and prejudice.

Duh′s work is a concise, readable sum

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803943474
• ISBN13: 9780803943476
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.3"