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Contributed by: Voices of The Treasure Coast Magazine Community Outreach Dept on 1/28/2007

BREAK THE SILENCE ABOUT HIV/AIDS

FLORIDA STATISTICS:

What you may not know!

Throughout the AIDS epidemic, Florida has consistently ranked third in the nation in the number of reported cases and second in the number of pediatric cases. (Source: Florida Department of Health, 2003)
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Florida has disproportionately impacted minorities. An important issue common to all minorities is access to health care, including HIV diagnostic and treatment services. (Source: Florida Department of Health, 2002)
The Florida Department of Health estimates that 100,000 Floridians (11% of the national total) are living with HIV infection. Males account for 76% and females account for 24% of cumulative reported AIDS cases. (Source: Florida Department of Health, 2003)

Of the over 78,000 cumulative HIV cases in Florida, 55% are among African Americans, 28% are among Caucasians, and 17% are among Hispanics (Source: Florida Department of Health, 2003)
HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in Florida for both black males and black females. (Source: Florida Department of Health, 2003)

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:

Florida HIV/ AIDS Hotline

Resource for information, referrals, and supportive telephone counseling for these, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
www.211bigbend.org/hotlines/hiv/

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