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HIV/AIDS among youth

Published Date:

May 2005

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Corporate Authors:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

Description:

"Young people in the United States are at persistent risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for youth of minority races and ethnicities. Continual prevention outreach and education efforts are required as new generations replace the generations that benefi ted from earlier prevention strategies. Unless otherwise noted, this fact sheet defines youth, or young people, as persons who are 13-24 years of age."

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Pamphlet (or booklet)

Place as Subject:

United States

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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