[sci.med.aids] WHO

info-aids@apple.com (INFO-AIDS MAILER) (08/26/89)

After the recent request for international statistics on AIDS,
I called the N.Y. office of the World Health Organization to
see if they had anything available.  Their # is 518-436-9686.

I was told the only thing they publish is a breakdown of deaths
by diseases, including AIDS, but nothing specific like the CDC
publishes.  The book is published yearly, so 1988 is the most
current and costs $75.00 (U.S.) including $3.00 postage.
Sorry I don't have better news.
Scotty
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news@CS.UCLA.EDU (Mr. News) (08/30/89)

I can't seem to post this to sci.med.aids, but I have called
the WHO headquarters in Geneva for specific statistics on AIDS
and have gotten (free) stats which are almost as comprehensive
as the CDC stuff.  I went through the UN office of WHO in New
York (they gave me the number in Geneva.

Calls to Switzerland are expensive, but a good deal cheaper than
a $75 annual.

Oh, the worldwide figures are at least six months out of date when
they're compiled.  For developing countries, that delay can be up to
a year and a half, so the figures aren't quite as useful as they might
be.

Hope this helps.

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