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Alternative Title:
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40615-014-0047-x
Personal Author:
Clark, Hollie ; Babu, Aruna Surendera ; Harris, Shericka ; Hardnett, Felicia
Clark, Hollie ; Babu, Aruna Surendera ; Harris, Shericka ; Hardnett, Felicia Less -
Description:
Hispanics or Latinos residing in the USA are disproportionately affected by HIV when compared to whites. Health outcomes for Hispanics or Latinos diagnosed with HIV infection may vary by Hispanic or Latino subgroup. We analyzed national mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics for the years 2006 to 2010 to examine differences in HIV-related mortality among Hispanics or Latinos by sociodemographic factors and by Hispanic or Latino subgroup. After adjusting for age, HIV-related death rates per 100,000 population were highest among Hispanics or Latinos who were male (45.6, 95 % confidence interval [CI], 44.4 to 46.9) compared to female (12.0, 95 % CI 11.4 to 12.6), or resided in the Northeast (75.1, 95 % CI 72.2 to 77.9) compared to other US regions at the time of death. The age-adjusted HIV-related death rate was highest among Puerto Ricans (100.9, 95 % CI 97.0 to 104.8) and lowest among Mexicans (16.9, 95 % CI 16.2 to 17.6). Among all deaths, the proportion of HIV-related deaths was more than four times as high among Puerto Ricans (adjusted prevalence ratio = 4.3, 95 % CI 4.1 to 4.5) compared to Mexicans. To ensure better health outcomes for Hispanics or Latinos living with HIV in the USA, medical care and treatment programs should be adapted to address the needs of various Hispanic or Latino subgroups.
Subject:
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Adolescent
Adult
African Americans
Aged
Female
Health Status Disparities
Hispanic Americans
HIV Infections
Humans
Male
Mexican Americans
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Residence Characteristics
Risk Factors
Sex Distribution
Whites
Young Adult

Source:
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2(1):53-61.
Pubmed ID:
26863241
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5381268
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States
Place as Subject:
Puerto Rico ; United States
Puerto Rico ; United States Less -
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CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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