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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 05 February 2008 18:21 |
- AIDS is the leading cause of death for African Americans aged 35-44.
- For African American women in the United States aged 25-34, AIDS is the leading cause of death.
- Black women account for nearly 67% of all new HIV infections according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- 76% of women living with HIV are in sub-Saharan Africa and 3 out of 4 young people living with HIV are female according to Avert, an International AIDS charity.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 February 2008 19:17 )
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