The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Adult Mortality in Zimbabwe
Author(s)
Feeney, Griffith
Abstract
In the countries most severely affected by HIV/AIDS, deficiencies in national statistics make it difficult to gauge the demographic impact of the epidemic. This report analyzes national data on the level and trend of adult mortality in Zimbabwe over the past two decades. It assesses data quality and presents estimates of the rise in adult mortality risks. Although the estimates are far from perfect, comparative analysis of data from numerous sources provides persuasive evidence of the impact of the epidemic.
