This past July, the Kaiser Family Foundation published their findings in regards to the HIV/Aids epidemic in African American community. In their report they focus on the fact that:
“Black Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS since the epidemic’s beginning, and that disparity has deepened over time. Blacks account for more new HIV infections, AIDS diagnoses, people estimated to be living with HIV disease, and HIV related deaths than any other racial/ethnic group in the U.S.”
In an effort to help close the gap and educate the African American community, the report continues by including facts about HIV/Aids in regards to:
- Women and Young People
- Transmission
- HIV Testing
- Health Insurance
- Geographic Impact
- Access to Healthcare
The full report from the Kaiser Family Foundation can be found here and we encourage all of our readers to read the full report and to share it with your friends and family. The only way to start to combat HIV/Aids and other health concerns in the community is to educate ourselves and learn to prevent these illnesses before they become and issue.