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U.S. News AIDS Cases on Rise Among Hispanics in New MexicoAugust 6, 2008 In a statement Tuesday, the state Health Department said New Mexico has seen a steady increase in new HIV/AIDS cases among Hispanics since 2003. Through the end of last year, the department had registered 1,322 people with HIV and 2,155 people with AIDS. Hispanics were 45 percent of the state's cases in 2007, while Caucasians accounted for 33 percent, and African Americans for 5 percent. New Mexico's combined state and federal HIV prevention budget is about $3 million annually. Associated Press 8.05.2008  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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