Today, HIV/AIDS still permeates our society. America's future is at stake.
HIV/AIDS crosses the boundaries of gender, age, race, and ethnicity. It disproportionately and profoundly affects minority communities – including African Americans and Hispanics – and is increasing at startling rates among women.
- AIDS is a leading cause of death for Americans ages 25-44, the same age group that makes up over 50% of our workforce.
- Heterosexual transmission is increasing, now representing more than a third of all new HIV cases.
- Women are the fastest-growing population of those newly infected.