AIDS: A threat to human security
SOURCE: Global health challenges for human security
OUTPUT TYPE: Chapter in Monograph
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2003
TITLE AUTHOR(S): O.Shisana, N.Zungu-Dirwayi, W.Shisana
SOURCE EDITOR(S): L.Chen, J.Leaning, V.Narasimhan
KEYWORDS: HEALTH SECURITY, HIV/AIDS, NATIONAL SECURITY
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 3031
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/7777
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/7777
OUTPUT TYPE: Chapter in Monograph
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2003
TITLE AUTHOR(S): O.Shisana, N.Zungu-Dirwayi, W.Shisana
SOURCE EDITOR(S): L.Chen, J.Leaning, V.Narasimhan
KEYWORDS: HEALTH SECURITY, HIV/AIDS, NATIONAL SECURITY
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 3031
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/7777
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/7777
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Abstract
In this chapter it is argued that a health issue constituted a security threat. The authors argue that that AIDS like other epidemics such as bubonic plague, smallpox and influenza, has the potential to annihilate human populations, destroy communities, and stifle economic growth, especially in heavily affected countries. Thus, it constitutes a clear threat not only to national security or the security of states, but more importantly to human security, security of individuals and communities. The authors discuss the cumulative impact of AIDS on social, economic, political, and military sectors and suggest specific policy options aimed at reducing this threat to human security.-
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