Author: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Publisher: UN
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 67
ISBN-13: 9789211481907
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCurrent estimates indicate there are more than three million injecting drug users worldwide who are HIV-positive, with prevalence rates particularly high amongst young people who often lack access to basic prevention services. This publication is based on the findings of a meeting, organised by the Global Youth Network project, held in Brazil in September 2001, which included representatives from organisations working with injecting drug users in eight countries. It contains best practice guidelines for building programmes designed to reach out to young drug users with information, services and structures appropriate to their needs.
Book Synopsis HIV Prevention Among Young Injecting Drug Users by : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Download or read book HIV Prevention Among Young Injecting Drug Users written by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and published by UN. This book was released on 2004 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current estimates indicate there are more than three million injecting drug users worldwide who are HIV-positive, with prevalence rates particularly high amongst young people who often lack access to basic prevention services. This publication is based on the findings of a meeting, organised by the Global Youth Network project, held in Brazil in September 2001, which included representatives from organisations working with injecting drug users in eight countries. It contains best practice guidelines for building programmes designed to reach out to young drug users with information, services and structures appropriate to their needs.