Dual-Protection TechnologiesThe Need for Dual-Protection
A significant number of women, especially in developing countries, need protection against sexually transmitted diseases, in particular HIV/AIDS, as well as options to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
People living with HIV/AIDS
Global estimates (UNAIDS - 2009)
· Total number of people infected - 33.4 million
· New HIV infections in 2008 - 2.7 million
· Deaths due to HIV/AIDS in 2008 - 2.0 million
· Number of infected people in Sub-Saharan Africa - 22.4 million
· Proportion of infected women - 60%
· Number of infected people in Latin America -1.2 million
· Estimated number by 2015* - 3.5 million
· Sexual transmission accounts for - 59-90%
*Science, 2006
State of the World Population
· 6.5 billion (2005) → 9.1 billion (2050)
· Population growing fastest where needs are greatest
· 76 million unwanted births/year and 50 million abortions
· Maternal mortality: 536,000/year
· The 49 least developed countries will triple in size
· In many of these countries, the HIV/AIDS pandemic is intricately intertwined with overpopulation, poverty, malnutrition, and gender inequality
CONRAD has been on the forefront of developing dual-protection technologies that prevent unwanted pregnancies and protect against HIV/AIDS or other STIs. Please review the presentation below for more information: