Table 10 Estimated and projected impact of HIV/AIDS on mortality indicators in the seven most affected countries in Africa [19, 20]

Life expectancy at birth(years)

   Without AIDS

62.3

67.0

   With AIDS

50.2

37.6

   Absolute difference

12.1

29.4

Number of deaths(millions)

   Without AIDS

3

3

   With AIDS

5

10

   Absolute difference

2

6

Infant mortality rate(per 1 000)

   Without AIDS

55.4

40.7

   With AIDS

66.1

54.6

   Absolute difference

10.2

13.9

Child mortality rate(per 1 000)

   Without AIDS

80.2

56.9

   With AIDS

108.8

100.2

   Absolute difference

28.6

43.3