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HIV/AIDS
Florida: Backward Attitudes, Actions Hamper Response to AIDS Crisis, Says AHF
July 15th, 2007
As the U.S. observes National HIV Testing Day today with increased testing, outreach and awareness at events throughout the country, the response to the AIDS epidemic in Florida continues to sputter as state officials, including Governor Charlie Crist, remain steadfast in their decision to slash the budget and cut services for Floridians living with HIV/AIDS. Florida has the third highest number of HIV/AIDS cases in the U.S., behind only New York and California. More than 4,000 HIV/AIDS cases are diagnosed in Florida every year, accounting for 10% of all new infections in the U.S. Minorities and women are among those hardest hit by the epidemic in Florida. "During many...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2007-07-15)
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