National Women & Girls HIV Awareness Day

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Facts:

In 2004 (the most recent year for which data are available), HIV infection was

  • the leading cause of death for black women (including African American women) aged 25–34 years.
  • the 3rd leading cause of death for black women aged 35–44 years.
  • the 4th leading cause of death for black women aged 45–54 years.
  • the 4th leading cause of death for Hispanic women aged 35–44 years.
(from CDC)

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