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Kaiser Family Foundation:  African Americans and HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet

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African Americans and HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet This is a fact sheet about African Americans and HIV/AIDS. It includes a snapshot of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, key trends and current cases, and information on testing and care.   Fact Sheet   Original, it's own web site

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African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning and the disparity has deepened over time.1 African Americans represent 12% of the U.S. population but now account for more than half of all new HIV infections estimated to occur in the U.S. each year and approximately half of newly reported AIDS cases.2 They account for more people estimated to be living with AIDS and more deaths among persons with AIDS than any other racial/ethnic group. HIV was the number one cause of death for African Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 in 2000. The epidemic has had a disproportionate impact on different subgroups of African Americans including women, teens, children, and men who have sex with men, and the epidemic’s impact varies across the country. Moreover, African Americans with HIV/AIDS may face additional barriers to accessing care than their white counterparts.1