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| Ndirangu, Lydia K.; Kimalu, Paul. |
| Although HIV/AIDS prevalence in Kenya has shown a downward trend in the recent years, it continues to impact negatively on agricultural production and food security in rural areas. The declining trends in crop production remain a challenge for development efforts. This study examines the extent to which AIDS has impacted on agricultural production, incomes and food security. Using a sample of 212 households, the study examines changes in welfare of households experiencing death and illness associated with HIV/AIDS condition. Poverty incidence and severity are observed to be higher among affected and non-affected households. The higher poverty levels among the affected cohort can partly be explained by lower crop and livestock production. In the absence... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Food Security and Poverty; Health Economics and Policy. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/9538 |
