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World AIDS Day --- December 1, 2005
December 1 will mark the 18th observance of World AIDS Day. Begun in 1988, this annual worldwide event was
established to increase awareness and education regarding
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
The 2005 World AIDS Day theme in the United States, "Action Makes a Difference," addresses the importance of
prevention, testing, treatment, and care programs for persons at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS. At the end of 2003, more
than 1 million persons were estimated to be living in the United States with HIV infection
(1). Approximately one fourth of these persons were believed to be unaware of their infections underscoring the need for increased efforts to reach populations
at-risk with HIV testing and prevention services. Recent data from 33 states indicate that HIV/AIDS diagnoses continue
to disproportionately impact non-Hispanic blacks and men who have sex with men regardless of race
(2).
Glynn M, Rhodes P. Estimated HIV prevalence in the United States at the end of 2003 [Abstract 595]. Presented at the 2005 National
HIV Prevention Conference; Atlanta, GA; June 12--15, 2005.
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