HIV/AIDS related deaths from three district hospitals of West Bengal: An observation

Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 2 Author(s): MK Bhattacharya , MK Saha , PS Chakraborty , A Sinha , A Bhattacharya , KK Dutta Data on HIV/AIDS incidence or deaths are limited in poor-resource country like India and non-existent in state of West Bengal. These data are essential for formulating policies for HIV intervention strategies to curb HIV epidemic. In present study, a descriptive analysis of all registered cases from three district hospitals (Maldah, North 24 Parganas and Darjeeling) during July 2006-December 2007 was conducted. HIV/AIDS related deaths were found to be higher in Darjeeling district compare to other two districts. A comprehensive and well-coordinated survey is needed to explore further HIV/AIDS mortality data in India for providing necessary information in developing HIV prevention programs.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research