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U.S. News Minnesota Observes National Native HIV/AIDS DayMarch 22, 2010 The Minnesota Health Department took advantage of Saturday's National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to urge Native Americans to fight the disease by practicing prevention, getting tested, and accessing treatment if necessary. Peter Carr of the department said Minnesota has logged 200 cases of HIV among natives since the epidemic began; 82 have died; and nearly 110 are living with HIV. American Indians and Native Alaskans are the ethnic group third-most affected by HIV, after African Americans and Latinos. Associated Press 03.20.2010  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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