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National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (U.S.)
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In the United States, African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. Through December 1997, CDC had received reports of 230,029 cases of AIDS among African Americans. Although that is 36% of the 641,086 cases reported, African Americans represent only an estimated 13% of the total U.S. population.

Researchers estimate that 240,000-325,000 African Americans are infected with HIV. Approximately 1 in 50 African-American men and 1 in 160 African-American women are believed to be infected with HIV. Of those infected with HIV, it is estimated that 93,000 African Americans are living with AIDS.

In 1997, more African Americans were reported with AIDS than any other racial/ethnic group. Of the total AIDS cases reported that year, 45% (27,075) were reported among African Americans, 33% (20,197) were reported among whites, and 21% (12,466) were reported among Hispanics. Among women and children with AIDS, African Americans have been especially affected, representing 60% of all women reported with AIDS in 1997 and 62% of reported pediatric AIDS cases for 1997.


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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/prevention & Control
African Americans
HIV Infections/prevention & Control
Population Surveillance
Preventive Health Services
Public Health

Series:
CDC update
Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet)
Name as Subject:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Genre:
Fact Sheet
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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