Two decades of HIV/AIDS in Hawaii: contrast with national trends.
This paper describes the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Hawaii. Data indicate gradual but steady changes in characteristics of infected populations. Most significant are increases in cases among Asian Pacific Islanders, women, heterosexuals and younger age groups. Early harm reduction measures and low incidence among injection drug users relative to other parts of the U.S. may have played a significant role in containing the epidemic.
Marten
Lisa R
LR
Leahi Hospital, Young Bldg. 3675 Kilauea Avenue, 5th Floor Honolulu, HI 96816-2396, USA. lmarten@hawaii.edu
Qiu
Yuanshan
Y
Borthakur
B Pritty
BP
Whiticar
Peter M
PM
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D017677:Age Distribution; D001213:Asian / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006254:Hawaii / Q000453:epidemiology; D049669:History, 16th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012042:Registries; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017678:Sex Distribution; D016019:Survival Analysis; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*