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10 facts on the global burden of disease

A health worker sits across the desk from a young man in a clinic as they discuss his care.
Evelyn Hockstein

HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of adult death in Africa

Despite substantial progress in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS mortality remains high. A lack of access to health services limits survival. Obstacles for better care include weak health care systems and shortages of human resources.

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