Abstract:Introduction:In Brazil, AIDS has been described as a multi-faceted pandemic. This study aimed to describe the trends of AIDS in São Mateus microregion, in Espírito Santo, and in Brazil, from 1999 to 2008. Methods: Data were collected from the Notification Offences System, and a trend analysis was made. Results: Microregion-based results are close to the state and national levels but with particular features that indicate the presence of regional sub-epidemics. Conclusions: Despite progress in nearly thirty yea… Show more
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