CDC: 1 in 2 black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV
New research shows that one in two black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, according to a study presented Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While the overall lifetime risk of contracting HIV has dropped to one in 99, from a 2005 projection of one in 78; gay black men continue to be be the most at-risk population, according to the report.
And they aren't alone. Gays Hispanics, bisexuals and people living in some regions of the country will continue to face higher rates of HIV diagnosis over the course of their lifetimes, the CDC said.
One in four gay Hispanic men will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime, compared to one in 11 white gay males.
According to the report, black people in the U.S. will continue to be the most at risk racial or ethnic group in the country, with one in 20 men and one in 48 women facing an HIV diagnosis within their lifetime.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...-men-hiv-diagnosis-lifetime-at-risk/80812496/
The dangers of having sex while in prison.....
New research shows that one in two black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, according to a study presented Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While the overall lifetime risk of contracting HIV has dropped to one in 99, from a 2005 projection of one in 78; gay black men continue to be be the most at-risk population, according to the report.
And they aren't alone. Gays Hispanics, bisexuals and people living in some regions of the country will continue to face higher rates of HIV diagnosis over the course of their lifetimes, the CDC said.
One in four gay Hispanic men will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime, compared to one in 11 white gay males.
According to the report, black people in the U.S. will continue to be the most at risk racial or ethnic group in the country, with one in 20 men and one in 48 women facing an HIV diagnosis within their lifetime.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...-men-hiv-diagnosis-lifetime-at-risk/80812496/
The dangers of having sex while in prison.....