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Why
is there a need?
- In 2002, HIV
was the third leading cause of death for African Americans
between the ages of 25 and 44.
- African
Americans comprise approximately 13 percent of the U.S.
population, but almost half of the AIDS cases.
- In 2002,
African Americans accounted for 55 percent of deaths due to
HIV.
- HIV is 100%
preventable!
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Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a national mobilization effort
designed to increase the awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention, care
and treatment among Black Americans and mobilize Black
communities.
The movement has four main
objectives that it hopes to impress upon the African American
community:
- Get tested for HIV and know
your status
- Get educated about HIV/AIDS
in the local community
- Get involved with the
community
- Get treated if you have
tested positive for HIV or been diagnosed with AIDS
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