Document 1827 DOCN M94A1827 TI Magnitude and social impact of AIDS epidemic in Mexico. DT 9412 AU Valdespino JL; del Rio A; Garcia ML; Salcedo A; Magis C; Sepulveda J; INDRE, SCD, Secretariat of Health, Mexico, D.F. SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):442 (abstract no. PD0376). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370748 AB OBJECTIVE. To estimate the magnitude of the epidemic in demographic and economic terms. METHODS: Analysis of the National AIDS Registry. TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT VOLUME. RESULTS: TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT VOLUME. CONCLUSIONS: Estimation of the social impact of AIDS surpasses the costs of preventive and control measures and therefore justifies their effective implementation. These calculations are useful for health planners and policy makers. DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*ECONOMICS/EPIDEMIOLOGY/ MORTALITY Adolescence Adult Aged *Economic Value of Life Human Mexico/EPIDEMIOLOGY MEETING ABSTRACT SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).