HIV-AIDS in minorities.
HIV-AIDS has disproportionately affected minority populations in the United States. Significant disparities in case rates and mortality have been noted. This article reviews the magnitude of the problem and the many factors involved in the development and perpetuation of these disparities. Possible measures to help correct the problem are also reviewed.
Robles
Aymarah M
AM
aymarah@aol.com
Stringer
H Gene
HG
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000639:trends; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology