HIV and African American People: PrEP Coverage
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) coverage is one of the six Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. indicators. PrEP coverage refers to the estimated percentage of people with indications for PrEP classified as having been prescribed PrEP.
PrEP Coverage Among Black/African American People in the US, 2019*
*Among Black/African American people ages 16 years and older.
Source: CDC. Monitoring selected national HIV prevention and care objectives by using HIV surveillance data—United States and 6 dependent areas, 2019. HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report 2021;26(2).
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