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The Problem
Hispanics, The "Umbrella Term"
Barriers to Prevention Program
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It is clear that the AIDS epidemic has hit the Hispanic community in Onondaga County. Hispanics make up 14% of the U.S population but account for 19% of the United States’ AIDS diagnosis (1). This irregularity in statistics has also become applicable to Onondaga County. In terms of new HIV positive cases, the Hispanic population has surpassed that of the Black community (Table 1). Therefore the task at hand is how to handle the current condition of the Hispanic community. A focus on prevention is the key to handling this issue. By establishing a program that is effective at preventing new HIV cases, the disproportional HIV rates will most likely decrease in severity. Table 1 Table 1: As of 2006, NYS Department of Health, PLWA vs. Cumulative AIDS vs. HIV
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