HIV Infection rates among African Americans are seven times as high as for European Americans,and almost three times as high for Latino Americans.

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This is a factual statement based on the statistics collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. The reasons for this disparity are complex and include social, economic, and structural factors such as poverty, lack of access to healthcare, stigma, discrimination, and higher prevalence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that facilitate HIV transmission. Further efforts are needed to address these disparities and ensure equitable access to prevention, testing, treatment, and care for all people affected by HIV.

HIV Infection Rates Among African Americans Are Seven Times as High