Hiv and Aids

HThousands of African Americans have died in the wake of the AIDS epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS is the leading cause of death among African Americans. African Americans die from HIV/AIDS related illnesses more than any other disease or race.

Religious, economic, and social obstacles have increased the inequality in healthcare. There is a stigma that surrounds the African American community as it pertains to HIV/AIDS. This stigma prevents African Americans from obtaining accurate information on prevention and combating the disease. In many cases African Americans are diagnosed too late, receive inadequate care, and benefit last from new treatments.

Because of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, it is imperative to educate, and strengthen our people. It’s time for everyone to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in our communities. Because there are so many intricacies of HIV /AIDS treatment, opportunistic infections, and social issues, it’s time we know the facts.

The starling facts are, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death among Black women ages 25 to 34? Black women represent 64% of all new AIDS cases among women in the US. Did you know AIDS for Black people is 8 times that of White people? Did you know that millions and millions of people around the world have died at the hands of AIDS? Read the rest of this entry »

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