Why is Brazil one or the second most cases of Aids in the world?

Question

I was just wondering no offense to any Brazilians I know aids is everywhere but it seems Brazil has one of the most cases throughout the world did the europeans bring it?

Answer 1

It isn't.  ..  brazil isn't even in the top countries

Answer 2

the girls r so hot

Answer 3

we have a crappy president that doesnt care for the people

Answer 4

Brazil has wild parties, and it leads to unprotected s*x?

Answer 5

Considering that this is not a trivial issue, I think that this is a great opportunity for correcting some misconceptions regarding AIDS in Brazil and the rest of Latin America.

The most affected region in terms of AIDS cases is Africa with many countries having more than 25% of its population infected.

According to the CIA fact-book, Brazil is ranked behind USA, Russia and China taking the 15th place in number of AIDS infected population . Indeed,  the Human Rights and Culture of Peace Prize from UNESCO was awarded 2001 to the Brazilian health ministry’s anti-HIV/AIDS program. This program included massive advertising for educating the population on AIDS, free condoms distribution in schools and universities, and a specific regulation breaking drugs patents in order to allow the first Anti-AIDS generic drugs.

In summary, it is good to see that even tough Brazil is not a rich country, and it is ruled by a bunch of corrupt politicians it could provide some interesting lessons to other countries on this specific field.

Country

HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS

Date of Information

1South Africa 5,300,000 2003 est.

2India 5,100,000 2001 est.

3Nigeria 3,600,000 2003 est.

4Zimbabwe 1,800,000 2001 est.

5Tanzania 1,600,000 2003 est.

6Ethiopia 1,500,000 2003 est.

7Mozambique 1,300,000 2003 est.

8Kenya1,200,000 2003 est.

9Congo, Democratic Republic of the

1,100,000 2003 est.

10United States950,000 2003 est.

11Zambia 920,000 2003 est.

12Malawi 900,000 2003 est.

13Russia 860,000 2001 est.

14China 840,000 2003 est.

15Brazil 660,000 2003 est.

16Cote d'Ivoire 570,000 2003 est.

17Thailand 570,000 2003 est.

18Cameroon 560,000 2003 est.

19Uganda 530,000 2001 est.

20Sudan 400,000 2001 est.

Other Countries

36Colombia 190,000 2003 est.

39Mexico 160,000 2003 est.

42Italy 140,000 2001 est.

44Spain 140,000 2001 est.

45Argentina 130,000 2001 est.

46France 120,000 2003 est.

49Venezuela 110,000 1999 est.

Answer 6

Brazil has high levels of drug misuse and prostitution. Due to very high levels of poverty forcing the people into these lifestyles. This is probably why they have high rates of AIDS...

Answer 7

Combination of factors:

1) IV drug use

2) Many sexual contacts (commercial s*x industry)

3) Unsafe s*x

4) low hygiene standards among poor