HIV and AIDS in WASHINGTON DC

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HIV and AIDS in WASHINGTON DC

• By Jimmy Hall
• September 25, 2003

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INTRODUCTION

• Rates of infection among male and female
• Racial and ethnic difference
• Causes
• Prevention
• Open discussion

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Racial and Ethnic Differencesfrom Kaiser Family
Foundation http//statehealthfacts.kff.org
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Rates for Males and Femalesfrom Kaiser Family
Foundation, http//statehealthfacts.kff.org
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AIDS CASES in Major Cities per 100,000 Residents
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Causes of High Rates in DC

• Minority communities do not recognize the danger
• Unsafe intravenous drug use and sexual contact

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Prevention of Future Higher AIDS Rates in DC

• Increase education programs to those at greatest
  risk
• Promote safe sex practices and city regulated
  needle exchange programs
• Increase public awareness

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Open Discussion

• SELF WORTH
• How much do you value your life?
• How much do you value others?