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New York City remains the epicenter of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. More than 100,000 New Yorkers are living with HIV, but thousands don't know they're infected. New York City has the highest AIDS case rate in the country, with more AIDS cases than Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Washington DC combined. HIV is the 3rd leading cause of death below age 65 in New York City. HIV is also the health problem with the largest racial disparity; 80% of new AIDS diagnoses and deaths are among African Americans and Hispanics.
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In the year 2008 how many people in the US died of AIDS?
about 5 million each year many people get infected
How many people get aids a day?
That is not known to man. We know aproximately how many are getting infected with HIV and how many dies from AIDS. Here are some data from UNAIDS: Number of people living with HIV in 2006: 39,5 millions (34,1-47,1) Infected in 2006: 4,3 millions (3,6-5,7) AIDS death in 2006: 2,9 millions (2,5-3,5)
How many people suffer from AIDS?
The latest statistics of the global HIV and AIDS epidemic were published by UNAIDS in November 2009, and refer to the end of 2008. People living with HIV/AIDS in 2008: 33.4 million; see related link
How many people die of AIDS per minute?
About five to six people die from AIDS per MINUTE. That proves AIDS is a deadl disease and that you should not have sex until marriage. HIV does not kill you but AIDS does. And AIDS is developed after you are HIV positive.
How many people in the us are living with AIDS?
There are over 1,000,000 people infected with HIV in the US. These are confirmed cases of infection, there are many more people who are not aware of their status.
How has AIDS affected rural communities in Malawi?
Malawi, like many African countries, does have a large problem with AIDS. Thousands of people die from it and are infected by it. There are a large amount of orphans in Malawi, many having lost parents because of AIDS. A large amount of people are in hospitals due to AIDS and it does affect the amount of people who can work and so the Gross Domestic Product of the country.
Which incurable STD leads to AIDS?
Infection with HIV is the STD that can lead to AIDS. There is no cure, but many effective treatments.
How many people are infected by HIV-AIDS every year?
33.2 million(the most approximate estimate as of now)
How many African people have died in Africa of HIV AIDS?
In 2009 around 1.3 million people died from AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and 1.8 million people became infected with HIV. Since the beginning of the epidemic 14.8 million children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS. 9 around 1.3 million people died from AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and 1.8 million people became infected with HIV. Since the beginning of the epidemic 14.8 million children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS.
Who can you talk with if you have AIDS?
This question weighs heavy on the minds of many people after they find out they are infected with HIV or get and AIDS diagnosis. There are many social service agencies in the United States that help provide counseling and services to those infected with HIV. I would suggest going to to the related link and look for resources there. That website is the most comprehensive HIV site online.
Everybody who have HIV have aids?
No. HIV is the virus, and many people are infected with it, but it takes a while for the virus to destroy the immune system, so many people are living without any symptoms, and modern drug therapies are extending the period, usually ten years, that it takes to develop into the illness we cal AIDS.
Is aids a fatal disease how many people die from aids?
AIDS is fatal and usually 7 out of 10 people die from AIDS.
