HIV/AIDS infection in Vietnam in the regional context

Abstract

Through the use HIV/AIDS data, the author determines which groups are at high risk of HIV/AIDS in Southeast Asian countries. Vietnam stands No 2 in terms of population in the region but ranks No 4 in terms of number of HIV/AIDS cases. Vietnam’s mortality rate in general and for children between 0-14 years old due to AIDS ranks No 5 in the region. Nevertheless, in order to reduce this situation, we need to increase IEC activities to educate people on HIV/AIDS prevention. At the same time, scientific branches especially the medical community, must quickly find a cure for this century-old disease.