HIV is On the Rise Among Black Americans. Clinical Trials Can Change That

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The global HIV/AIDS  pandemic began in 1981 and remains an ongoing public health issue worldwide. The CDC reported that African/Black American and Hispanic/Latino individuals are disproportionately impacted by HIV, accounting for over 70% of the estimated new HIV infections in 2022. In recent South Carolina news, it was recently reported that over 15,000 residents, including children and teens, are living with HIV/AIDS. What Is HIV?  HIV(human immunodeficiency viruses) attacks the body’s immune system, specifically targeting CD4 cells (T cells). Without treatment, HIV can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal fluids, anal fluids, and breast milk. Commonly, it has most commonly spread through unprotected sex, sharing needles for drug use, and from mother to child during birth. How Has HIV Impacted Black Americans?  HIV/AIDS has impacted the Black-American community in numerous ways.  Statistics reveal that although Black/Black Americans make up nearly 13 percent of the U.S. population, they accounted for 42.1 percent of HIV infection cases in 2019.  In 2020, Black Americans were 7.8 times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV compared to white individuals. With rates like this, we need to address this public health crisis.  A few other...

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