Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: An overview Pages 96-99 Gabriel Anabwani, Peter Navario Close Close preview | Purchase PDF (74 K) | Related articles | Related reference work articles AbstractAbstract | ReferencesReferences Abstract

HIV/AIDS is most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa where, exacerbated bythe presence of other common conditions such as malnutrition andopportunistic infections, it is wreaking devastation on families,communities, and nations. Just as epidemics vary by country, so donational responses to this complex emergency. This is illustrated bythe cases of Botswana, South Africa, and Uganda. Nutritional andmicronutrient deficiencies play an important additive role in immunedegradation and impaired development in children. Carefulimplementation of antiretroviral drugs, complemented by simultaneousefforts to ensure proper nutrition among HIV-infected children andadults are essential components of an effective response to theHIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa andelsewhere.