HIV/AIDS through stories
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The Internet contains many HIV/AIDS data visualizations, and many sites where users can post personal stories about HIV/AIDS, but features no resources that display stories in the context of data. In an effort to increase HIV/AIDS awareness and decrease stigma, this visualization provides an integrated view of HIV/AIDS data and stories from the individuals behind the numbers. Author
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تاریخ انتشار 2012