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Interactions between HIV/AIDS and the environment: Toward a syndemic framework

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  • Talman, A.
  • Bolton, S.
  • Walson, J.L.

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Although the social, economic, and political dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic have been studied in considerable depth, the relationship between HIV/AIDS and its environmental causes and consequences remains largely unexplored. We reviewed the evidence of interactions between ecosystem health and the HIV/AIDS pandemic. We hypothesized a syndemic between environmental degradation and HIV/AIDS; they exhibit bidirectional, selfreinforcing interactions. We have presented a syndemic framework detailing multiple synergistic relationships. This framework hinges on the vulnerability of populations as the linchpin between the pandemic and environmental health. A coherent research and practice agenda for addressing the syndemic that focuses on the 2 issues as not only concurrent but also intertwined phenomena is urgently needed. Copyright © 2012 by the American Public Health Association®.

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  • Talman, A. & Bolton, S. & Walson, J.L., 2013. "Interactions between HIV/AIDS and the environment: Toward a syndemic framework," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(2), pages 253-261.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.300924_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300924
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