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As part of this project, our team created several survey questions which were sent out to friends and family via e-mail. The team members also surveyed their classmates at school. Below is the data they collected, presented in graphical format.
Poll 1:
What do think is more important when it comes to availability and affordability of HIV/AIDS drugs in developing countries? Should drug companies be forced to put people's rights before patent rights? (total votes = 370) |
Absolutely! It should not be any other way! 
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| Um, I can't decide |
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| No way! Companies need to consider profit first because without them we won't have the drug. |
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Poll 2:
Do you think drugs that sustain life should be paid for in proportion to income? (total votes = 399) |
Yes! I think that is a great idea! |
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| No, that is not fair. |
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| No But I think it should be paid for in proportion to income in special cases like AIDS |
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| No comment |
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Poll 3:
In the interest of the public health, do you think it would be advisable to re-evaluate the TRIPS agreement taking into consideration the viability and permanency of any solutions that are agreed upon? (total votes = 132) |
Yes! Of course!
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| No, I think it is fine the way it is. |
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| Um, I am not sure. |
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Poll 4:
Our team supports Intellectual Property (IP) provisions; however, we believe that the provisions should be adaptable depending on the ‘extent' of development of the country. In other words, we feel that flexibility should be afforded to the individual nations to take into account their unique situation while drafting national laws. What do you think? (total votes = 297) |
Sure! I agree! |
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| No, I feel that IP rights should be a global policy and there is no need for flexibility. |
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| Sorry, I don't know |
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Poll 5:
Do you think the governments of the world are doing enough to combat AIDS? (total votes = 346) |
Yes! I think so. |
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| No. All countries can work together more efficiently to combat the epidemic. |
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| The world has nothing to do with it, it is up to the individual to be more responsible. |
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Poll 6:
With the patent war on drugs - is the balance skewed too far toward corporate wealth than public health? Drug companies in rich nations have often been accused of putting profits ahead of any commitment to combating an epidemic which is decimating populations in developing countries. What do you think about this? (total votes = 400) |
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Poll 7:
Do you know someone who is HIV positive or has AIDS? (total votes = 204) |
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Poll 8:
Will your attitude or behavior change towards an acquaintance just because he/she has been diagnosed with HIV recently? (total votes = 302) |
Yes, it will |
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| No, definitely not |
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| Not sure |
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