HIV Prevention in the United States:
Expanding the Impact
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Proven Prevention Methods |
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Challenges in HIV Prevention |
Future of HIV Prevention |
Many People with HIV Do Not Receive Ongoing Treatment
Ensuring that people living with HIV receive ongoing care and treatment is one of the most effective ways to protect their health and prevent the further spread of HIV. Treating people with HIV lowers the amount of virus in their body and can dramatically reduce their risk of transmitting HIV to others.11 Of those living with HIV, just 37 percent receive regular medical care, and only 25 percent are successfully keeping their virus under control through treatment.12
