TY - BOOK AU - Pisani, E. TI - Data and decision-making: demography's contribution to understanding AIDS in Africa SN - 2-87108-065-4 AV - WC 503.6 .P5 PY - 1998/// CY - Liege PB - International Union for the Scientific Study of Population KW - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome|HIV|Disease Outbreaks|Communication|Administrative Personnel|Fertility|Mortality N1 - Provides information that is based on a conference entitled 'The Socio-demographic Impact of AIDS in Africa' that was organised by the Committee on AIDS of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population. The discussions were on several issues such as the use and usefulness of demographic modelling, issues of funding and communication. Presents a summary of the most significant information presented by speakers. The aim is to highlight how policy makers and planners might use information about the HIV epidemic contributed by demography and its associated sciences, and recommend ways that contribution might be improved. Focuses on findings in fertility, mortality and orphanhood ER -