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HIV/AIDS Epidemiology
American Indians and Alaska natives surveilled for HIV/AIDS and risk behaviors
September 5th, 2004
Researchers report on results of a surveillance systems monitoring HIV/AIDS and HIV risk behaviors among American Indians and Alaska natives in a recent issue of AIDS Education and Prevention. According to recent research from the United States, "Few published reports describe patterns of occurrence of HIV/AIDS among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people nationally. Data from national surveillance systems were examined to describe the spread of HIV/AIDS and the prevalence of HIV-related risk behaviors among AI/AN people." "These data indicate that HIV/AIDS is a growing problem among AI/AN people and that AI/AN youth and women are...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2004-09-05)
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