AIDS is compounding the old troubles like starvation and TB into something much worse. Many millions of people will die in the next decade, more than decimating these youthful populations that can resurge rapidly once AIDS is stopped. In Africa, AIDS is accelerating at a squared rate, indicating little intention to stop it. At the very best, some 50 years are needed for African population recovery.

AIDS expenses are keeping African children out of school. Education is needed for employment skills. AIDS is making orphans that intensify poverty.