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How is AIDS different from other serious illnesses.?

How is AIDS different from other serious illnesses.? HIV/AIDS is different from other illnesses because:- 1. HIV/AIDS affects people at the most productive age (15-49 yrs.) 2. AIDS is incurable at the moment particularly killing younger people. 3. There are no specific symptoms in the initial years. So the HIV infection goes unnoticed for several years. That is why AIDS is called a silent killer. 4. HIV infection is preventable. 5. Stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS hinders with the prevention as well as care and support efforts. 6. It predominantly spreads through sexual contact Sexual behavior being in private domain, sex is a taboo in most of societies. Hence correct information dies not reach people. 7. We all need to know about HIV/AIDS as it can happen to any one. 8. Everyone can play a role in prevention of this infection.

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