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East meets West:

East meets West:. A Comparative Look at Governmental Response to HIV/AIDS in China and the U.S. Matt Klaber, FTS-100-338: The Game of Go. Fall Semester 2003. Overview. HIV/AIDS Introduction Eastern Values Chinese Response Western Values U.S. Response Discussion. HIV/AIDS Introduction.

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East meets West:

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  1. East meets West: A Comparative Look at Governmental Response to HIV/AIDS in China and the U.S. Matt Klaber, FTS-100-338: The Game of Go. Fall Semester 2003.

  2. Overview • HIV/AIDS Introduction • Eastern Values • Chinese Response • Western Values • U.S. Response • Discussion

  3. HIV/AIDS Introduction • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). • AIDS may manifest as early as 2 years or as late as 10 years after infection with HIV. • 33.4 million are living with HIV • With 16,000 new infections daily Source: UNAIDS/WHO 1998.

  4. HIV/AIDS Introduction • HIV/AIDS Transmission • Sexual intercourse (75%) • Heterosexual (70%) • Homosexual (No woman  woman) • Exposure to blood/blood products • Mother to child during • Pregnancy • Birth • Breastfeeding Source: UNAIDS/WHO 1998.

  5. Eastern Values • “Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know.” – Lao-Tzu’s Tao Te Ching • Sexual taboo from long ago

  6. Chinese Response • Denial • Silence • Discrimination • Acknowledgement

  7. Western Values • Emphasis on discussion and argument as the means for attaining higher truths • All talk but no action • Mixed messages

  8. U.S. Response • Denial • Silence • Discrimination • Acknowledgement

  9. U.S. Response • State of the Union Pledge • $15 billion • $2 billion • Provisos abound • Hypocrisy in a democracy? • Cheaper drugs

  10. Discussion • What values do you hold that may dictate your view of HIV/AIDS? • Should the U.S. assist China? • What lessons can be learned? • What else should be done to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS?

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