-Contributed by Erwin Cifuentes. A United Nations report released on Monday shows that the HIV cases have risen over the past year to an all-time high of over 40 million. However, the study also showed that the number of HIV cases in the Caribbean has declined, while an estimated quarter million deaths have been avoided in several Latin American states. Meanwhile, a report from the UN Food and Agricultural Organization showed that South America suffered the greatest net loss of forest space over the past five years.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
UN reports reveal global increases in HIV infection and deforestation
-Contributed by Erwin Cifuentes. A United Nations report released on Monday shows that the HIV cases have risen over the past year to an all-time high of over 40 million. However, the study also showed that the number of HIV cases in the Caribbean has declined, while an estimated quarter million deaths have been avoided in several Latin American states. Meanwhile, a report from the UN Food and Agricultural Organization showed that South America suffered the greatest net loss of forest space over the past five years.
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