AIDS IN THE THIRD AGE:
myth or reality?
Keywords:
HIV / AIDS, SENIORSAbstract
AIDS has been spreading increasingly throughout the world, and yet there is no cure for this disease. This paper aims to study the epidemiology of HIV / AIDS in the elderly in Brazil, aiming to contribute in the future elaboration of prevention and health promotion for the elderly. The increase in the number of people infected by HIV / AIDS in more than 60 years has emerged as a major challenge to Brazil requiring the establishment of public policies and strategies that can guarantee quality of life for these people.