Antiretroviral treatment and calculation of well-being by Shaun Da Costa

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 1.3 million AIDS-related deaths in 2004.* While there is no cure, the expansion of antiretroviral therapy is helping people live better lives. However, traditional indicators of well-being underestimate the real social value of... More

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 1.3 million AIDS-related deaths in 2004.* While there is no cure, the expansion of antiretroviral therapy is helping people live better lives. However, traditional indicators of well-being underestimate the real social value of these treatments. Shaun Da Costa explains why measuring the benefits of these therapies is essential to calculate the well-being of populations. Less