Diverse Realities: Understanding Sexually Trensmitted Infections and HIV in India

Population Council, a nonprofit, nongovernmental research organisation established in 1952, seeks to improve the wellbeing and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council analyses population issues and trends; conducts research in the reproductive sciences; develops new contraceptives; works with public and private agencies to improve the quality and outreach of family planning and reproductive health services; helps governments design and implement effective population policies; communicates the results of research in the population field to diverse audiences; and helps strengthen professional resources in developing countries through collaborative research and programmes, technical exchange, awards, and fellowships. Acknowledgements Abstract Caveat 1. Introduction 1.1 Demographic profile 1.2 Economic and social profile