Abstract
HIV has emerged relatively recently in the Russian Federation (RF), in part because the strict controls on internal migration, significant barriers to contact with foreigners, and a relatively well developed public health system established during Soviet times have deteriorated (Field, 2004). Currently, the HIV epidemic is occurring within the setting of a true public health crisis in Russia. Heart disease, alcoholism, smoking and infectious diseases are increasing dramatically. It is estimated that the impact of these public health problems will fuel a one-third drop in the population of Russia by 2050 (Specter, 2004).
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Public Health Aspects of HIV/AIDS in Low and Middle Income Countries |
Subtitle of host publication | Epidemiology, Prevention and Care |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 531-555 |
Number of pages | 25 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780387727103 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)