AIDS Facts
In the United States more than 1,000,000 individuals have been diagnosed with AIDS. In Florida, more than 110,000 have been reported with AIDS. Compared to all other states, Florida is 3rd among adults, 2nd among women and 2nd among children in cumulative AIDS cases.
The fastest rising categories of new HIV infections include those under the age of 22, black females and persons over the age of 50. In Southwest Florida, there are an estimated 3,000 persons living with HIV. It costs a few dollars to prevent a new HIV infection, but an average of $700,000 is spent on medical treatment for each new HIV case.
Research has revealed a great deal of valuable medical, scientific, and public health information about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The ways in which HIV can be transmitted have been clearly identified. Unfortunately, false information or statements that are not supported by scientific findings continue to be shared widely through the Internet or popular press. Therefore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared a fact sheet to correct a few misperceptions about HIV. Click here to view the fact sheet.
