There are approximately 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the
U.S. alone, and more than 500,000 of those people are Black.
It is no secret that Black Americans have been disproportionately
affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that
disparity has only deepened over time. In 2009, the Kaiser Family
Foundation released a factsheet (Download it here) showing the
following statistics:
-Although Black teens (ages 13–19) represent only 15% of U.S.
teenagers, they accounted for 68% of new AIDS cases reported
among teens in 2007.
-Black women account for the largest share of new HIV infections
among women (61% in 2006).
-Although Black Americans represent only 12% of the U.S. population,
they account for 45% of new HIV infections and 46% of people living
with HIV disease.
-HIV-related deaths and HIV death rates are highest among Blacks.
Blacks accounted for 57% of deaths due to HIV in 2006 and their
survival time after an AIDS diagnosis is lower on average than it is for
most other racial/ethnic groups.
-HIV was the 4th leading cause of death for Black men and 3rd for
Black women, ages 25–44, in 2006.
Empowering Everyday Women is committed to educating African
American men and women about the importance of abstaining from
sex until marriage.
U.S. alone, and more than 500,000 of those people are Black.
It is no secret that Black Americans have been disproportionately
affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that
disparity has only deepened over time. In 2009, the Kaiser Family
Foundation released a factsheet (Download it here) showing the
following statistics:
-Although Black teens (ages 13–19) represent only 15% of U.S.
teenagers, they accounted for 68% of new AIDS cases reported
among teens in 2007.
-Black women account for the largest share of new HIV infections
among women (61% in 2006).
-Although Black Americans represent only 12% of the U.S. population,
they account for 45% of new HIV infections and 46% of people living
with HIV disease.
-HIV-related deaths and HIV death rates are highest among Blacks.
Blacks accounted for 57% of deaths due to HIV in 2006 and their
survival time after an AIDS diagnosis is lower on average than it is for
most other racial/ethnic groups.
-HIV was the 4th leading cause of death for Black men and 3rd for
Black women, ages 25–44, in 2006.
Empowering Everyday Women is committed to educating African
American men and women about the importance of abstaining from
sex until marriage.
National Abstinence Association
www.AbstinenceAssociation.org
True Love Waits
http://www.lifeway.com/tlw/
Government Support for HIV/AIDS
www.aids.gov
www.AbstinenceAssociation.org
True Love Waits
http://www.lifeway.com/tlw/
Government Support for HIV/AIDS
www.aids.gov
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