Women and HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
WorldNew York City
HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for women of color. HIV/AIDS is concentrated in NYC's poorest neighborhoods: Harlem, South Bronx and Central Brooklyn.
As of September 30, 2010, 108,886 people in New York City have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. This is an increase of 3% from 2008 and 10% from 2005 cases.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, today nearly 280,00 women are living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
25,594 Women and Girls are estimated to be living with an AIDS diagnosis in New York state
African American women accounted for 61.7% of AIDS cases among all women.
Urban Cities in New Jersey
More than 12,000 women are living with HIV/AIDS in NJ and women account for over 1/3 the HIV cases in NJ.
- One in 100 black females in NJ are living with HIV
- One in 31 black residents of Newark are living with HIV
- One in 55 black residents of Irvington are living with HIV
- One in 74 black residents of Plainfield are living with HIV
CDC reported that in 2009 11.2% of the U.S. population is living with HIV.
Did you know...
That the CDC estimates that 1 in 22 blacks will contract HIV over their lifetime
That the CDC estimates that 1 in 33 black females and 1 in 16 black males will contract HIV over their lifetime
Today 280,00 women are living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
World
Women account for 15.9 of the 33 million adults (ages 15+) currently living with HIV.
Nearly 50% of adults infected with HIV are women.
Fear of violence often prevents many women from accessing HIV information, getting tested and seeking treatment.
Sources: CDC, NY DOH, NJ DOD, UNAIDS, KFF
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HIV/AIDS
Statistical Reports by the NYC Department
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
