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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• U.S. News
Virginia: Health Officials Note Racial Disparities in HIV/AIDS
February 5, 2008 Ahead of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Health reported that in 2005, black males in the state were nine times more likely to be diagnosed with the disease than white males. Black females were four times more likely than white females to be infected. Race does not place people at risk of HIV infection, but high HIV prevalence in the black community means risky behaviors are more likely to result in new infections, said Elaine Martin, director of community services in the department’s Division of Disease Prevention. Back to other news for February 2008 Associated Press 2.04.2008 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. |
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