Discusses HIV and AIDS; examines the origin of the disease, transmission of the virus, tests, and treatments; and offers advice for telling friends and family and taking control of the illness.
These attractive educational books address students' questions in areas ranging from health and well-being to responsibility.While the terms AIDS and HIV entered public discourse nearly two decades ago, AIDS and HIV continue to be one of the greatest challenges faced by the population of the world today. This book offers an updated, scientifically informed but down-to-earth look at the current state of AIDS and HIV treatment and research. It also provides teen readers with sound and straightforward advice about how to stay healthy and act responsibly.