Name: Insights on HIV, in stunning data visuals
Uploaded: 2009-05-13T06:50:00Z
Duration: 9 min 42 s
Description: Hans Rosling unveils new data visuals that untangle the complex risk factors of one of the world's deadliest (and most misunderstood) diseases: HIV. He argues that preventing transmissions -- not drug treatments -- is the key to ending the epidemic.

Hans Rosling: Insights on HIV, in stunning data visuals

Insights on HIV, in stunning data visuals

Hans Rosling unveils new data visuals that untangle the complex risk factors of one of the world's deadliest (and most misunderstood) diseases: HIV. He argues that preventing transmissions -- not drug treatments -- is the key to ending the epidemic.

The spread of HIV varies dramatically both between and within countries, challenging common myths about the epidemic. In 25 years, the world reached a steady state where about one percent of adults—30 to 40 million people—live with HIV. Some African nations face extremely high rates, while others are similar to the United States, revealing that geography, culture, and behavior matter more than income or conflict alone. Effective prevention and a focus on transmission, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, remain key to ending the epidemic.