...your Mom is a cultural construct |
a place for anthropological rants, reason, and rapture. Anthropology is a curious beast. It is essentially the study of people from biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological perspectives. Since humanity is incredibly diverse, the field of anthropology is as well. My particular passion is medical anthropology. My research interests include: design, consumerism, disability, reproductive health, medical pluralism, sexuality, and stigma. I write this blog for two main reasons. One, it helps me figure out my own ideas. I don't pretend to be an expert on everything I discuss here, just trying to promote a little tolerance and understanding from the anthro perspective. And two, I firmly believe that social scientists are obligated to share their research. The findings are important and should be designed for public consumption. |
Fewer Deaths
Globally, HIV-related deaths dropped by 19% from 2004 to 2009 as ART access increased. In Thyolo district, Malawi, MSF estimates that over 10,000 lives were saved between 2000-2007 because of scale-up of HIV/AIDS care and ART.
Less Illness
ART decreases the risk of developing TB…
evident: fewer deaths, fewer new infections, fewer orphans,