Authors: Brian G Williams, James O Lloyd-Smith, Eleanor Gouws, Catherine Hankins, Wayne M Getz, John Hargrove, Isabelle de Zoysa, Christopher Dye, Bertran Auvert
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0030262
Abstract Summary
Male circumcision could prevent millions of HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Models based on trial data showing 60% reduced transmission suggest full coverage over 10 years could avert 2 million new infections and 300,000 deaths initially, with 3.7 million more infections prevented in the following decade. The greatest impact would occur in southern Africa where circumcision rates are low and HIV prevalence is high.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Male circumcision could prevent millions of HIV infections and deaths in sub-Saharan Africa over 20-30 years, offering a proven intervention where HIV rates are high and circumcision rates are low.
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