AIDS Unit 6. The Main Idea Maps can be used to solve societal problems such as AIDSMaps can be used to solve societal problems such as AIDS Rephrase problems.

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AIDS Unit 6

The Main Idea Maps can be used to solve societal problems such as AIDSMaps can be used to solve societal problems such as AIDS Rephrase problems geographicallyRephrase problems geographically –It matters where problems occur Understand how culture and location impact a country’s ability to solve problemsUnderstand how culture and location impact a country’s ability to solve problems

UEQ: How might societal problems be posed so that they are open to solution through geographic map analysis?UEQ: How might societal problems be posed so that they are open to solution through geographic map analysis? Today’s LEQ: What is GIS and how can it be used to address problems in society?Today’s LEQ: What is GIS and how can it be used to address problems in society?

What is geographic map analysis? –Using maps to research and solve problems that face society

What is GIS? “A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth.”“A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth.” –GIS is the tool that allows for geographic map analysis!

GIS Continued… Allows two or more maps to be laid on top of each other so that a number of variables can be examined togetherAllows two or more maps to be laid on top of each other so that a number of variables can be examined together –Helps to identify associations (correlations) –Be careful… Associations do not imply a cause/effect relationship (causation)

Cholera Outbreak in London in 1854

Birth Rates for Teenagers years, 2000

AIDS in Delaware by zip code Wilmington and New Castle, DE have the state’s highest prevalence of AIDSWilmington and New Castle, DE have the state’s highest prevalence of AIDS Why do you think this is?Why do you think this is?

GIS Continued… DE policy makers used GIS when creating programs to help solve Delaware’s AIDS epidemicDE policy makers used GIS when creating programs to help solve Delaware’s AIDS epidemic We rank 5 th in the nation for HIV- AIDS cases!!!We rank 5 th in the nation for HIV- AIDS cases!!!

Why do we rank so high? Wilmington has a high rate of intravenous drug useWilmington has a high rate of intravenous drug use Dirty needles spread HIV- AIDSDirty needles spread HIV- AIDS

Needle Exchange Program The Division of Public Health and BCCS have partnered to offer needle exchange in WilmingtonThe Division of Public Health and BCCS have partnered to offer needle exchange in Wilmington

How Does it Work? Used needles are turned in for new needlesUsed needles are turned in for new needles No limit, but one-to-one ratioNo limit, but one-to-one ratio –5 used needles = 5 new needles No questions asked!!!No questions asked!!! Rapid AIDS testing providedRapid AIDS testing provided

Who is Eligible? An active injected drug userAn active injected drug user At least 14 yrs. OldAt least 14 yrs. Old Resident of WilmingtonResident of Wilmington

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 8 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 3 rd and Delamore Eastside, behind Benny's off 8th and Church Sts. 11 AM 12 PM 5 th and Harrison 1 PM 3 rd and Church (near Christina Park) 14 th and Northeast Blvd. (Governor Printz) 2 PM 6th and Madison 3 PM C and Townsend Streets, Southbridge Speakman Park, 30th and Church 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 5 th and Harrison 7 PM

Controversial… Does the Needle Exchange program promote drug use?