Saturday, February 7, 2015

African American HIV Patients Death Ratio Declines

According to CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) report, the death ratio for African American HIV patients dropped by 28% during year 2008 to 2012. It is little bit satisfactory for black people.


CDC states that black american still die 1.5 times more than white Americans. Black population is only 12% of USA. HIV addicted patients are 44% among total number of cases reported. Those who die are 48% of total reported patients.

Government of USA stated campaign in last years to create awareness of AIDS testing. Specially they encouraged black people. And after their result was declared positive. They were given long term treatment and care on government expense. This was major reason for reduction in death rations.

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