Hiv And Its Effects On The Asian Population - 1657 Words

CDC estimates that 1,218,400 persons aged 13 years and older are living with HIV infection, including 156,300 (12.8%) who are unaware of their infection (CDC, 2014). The overall rate of infection still remains high, this increased rate is also seen in the Asian population. According to the CDC, between 2005 and 2014 the Asian population in the United States grew around 24%, more than three times as fast as the total U.S. population, and within this time period, the number of Asians receiving an HIV diagnosis increased by nearly 70% (CDC, 2014). Although the increase is substantial, Asians still only account for 2% of new HIV diagnoses. Of the HIV incidence, meaning new infection, 86% are men, while 13% are women. Compared to 13% of the people in the United States who are undiagnosed, Asian population is at 21% who are undiagnosed. There are behaviors seen across the spectrum that puts people at risk for contracting and spreading the HIV virus, being undiagnosed is just one of them. 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