Treatment as prevention is a public health strategy that involves treating individuals with HIV to reduce their viral load, thereby decreasing the likelihood of transmission to others. This approach not only benefits the individual by improving their health outcomes but also serves as a critical tool in controlling the spread of HIV at the population level.

Treatment As Prevention

A public health strategy is a coordinated approach to improving the health of populations through prevention, policy, and education. It involves collaboration across sectors to address social determinants of health and reduce health disparities.

Public Health Strategy

Treating individuals with HIV

Reducing viral load

Likelihood of transmission

Health outcomes refer to the changes in health status or quality of life that result from healthcare interventions or social determinants. They are critical for evaluating the effectiveness of medical treatments, public health policies, and healthcare systems in improving patient and population health.

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