This paper explores the AIDS
epidemic as one of the most significant health-related events of this century highlighting the
staggering financial and social costs which are growing daily. The paper looks at the spread of the disease due to the social
behavior of mankind, mainly in the form of unprotected sex. The author then surmises the only way to prevent further devastation from the disease is to educate society to try and change their social behavior. The paper concludes that in America and Thailand statistics show that due to changes in social behavior, the number of AIDS cases have decreased. Table of Contents Introduction History and Prevalence Statistical Information Physiology Cultural Societal Impact Research Stigma Effect Opinion/Analysis Case Study Conclusion