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HIV/AIDS
Studies from W. King et al provide new data on HIV/AIDS
November 25th, 2008
According to recent research published in the Journal of Womens Health, "Early in the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, relatively few women were diagnosed with HIV infection and AIDS. Today, the epidemic represents a growing and persistent health threat to women in the United States, especially young women and women of color." "In 2005, the leading cause of HIV infection among African American women and Latinas was heterosexual contact. In addressing HIV prevention needs among women, community-level strategies are needed to increase consistent condom use by women and their partners and to change community norms to support safer sex behaviors. The Real AIDS...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-25)
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