Famous quote by Marvin Olasky

Epidemics historically have tended to kill the very young and the very old, but AIDS is different: Those ages 20 to 40 a

"Epidemics historically have tended to kill the very young and the very old, but AIDS is different: Those ages 20 to 40 are most affected, which means that so far over 12 million African children have been orphaned because of AIDS"

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This quote by Marvin Olasky highlights the devastating effect of AIDS on African children. Historically, epidemics have actually disproportionately impacted the extremely young and the older, however AIDS is various. Those aged 20 to 40 are most impacted, leading to over 12 million African children being orphaned due to AIDS. This quote highlights the need for greater awareness and action to resolve the AIDS crisis in Africa. It also functions as a pointer of the importance of investing in health care and education to secure vulnerable populations from the terrible impacts of AIDS. Ultimately, this quote serves as a call to action to make sure that African kids are not left behind in the battle against AIDS.

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This quote is written / told by Marvin Olasky somewhere between June 12, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.
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