Unique among regions in England, the North West has had a dedicated HIV/AIDS monitoring unit since 1996, which has presented the changing face of HIV epidemiology over the years. Over time, this has become a valuable data resource. This volume represents the first time that ten years of HIV/AIDS data from the North West have been collated, and provides an overview of the changing patterns and developments of the local epidemic. Along with a foreword provided by Professor Mark Bellis (director of the Centre for Public Health based at Liverpool John Moores University) and Professor Qutub Syed ( North West Regional Director Health Protection Agency), individual chapters feature aspects of the epidemic and issues for treatment and prevention. It also highlights other issues in HIV that may not have previously been recognised. In addition, chapters contain personal views, or ‘vignettes’, from professionals directly working in the area providing great insight into how HIV and AIDS is viewed and managed at the front line.

Foreword & Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction and review of HIV epidemiology, policy and treatment
By Hannah Madden, Leighton Jones & Suzy C. Hargreaves

Chapter 2: Ten years of monitoring HIV in the North West of England: Trends and forecasts
By Jennifer Downing

Chapter 3: New HIV diagnosis in the North West of England
By Suzy C. Hargreaves

Chapter 4: Inequalities in HIV
By Penny A. Cook & Suzy C. Hargreaves

Chapter 5: CD4 counts and Viral load
By Suzy C. Hargreaves

Chapter 6: HIV in pregnancy
By Jennifer Downing

Chapter 7: Caring for children with HIV
By Penny A. Cook & Anton Tan

Chapter 8: Asylum seekers and non-UK nationals with HIV
By Penny A. Cook

Chapter 9: Changing mortality in HIV positive people
By Jennifer Downing & Ejaz Khan

Chapter 10: Support for people with HIV from voluntary agencies
By Hannah Madden

Chapter 11: Planning and commissioning HIV services
By Penny A. Cook & C. Philip Wheater

Chapter 12: Economics of HIV and AIDS
By Jennifer Downing

Appendices, Abbreviations & Glossary

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