Sharpening Our Focus on Black MSM Vital to Meeting National Goals

As we observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) 2014, we are reminded that African Americans face the most severe burden of HIV/AIDS in the United States. Among African Americans, gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (Black MSM) are especially hard hit, representing more than half of all estimated new HIV infections among African Americans each year. A particularly disconcerting estimate in 2010 showed that young Black MSM aged 13 to 24 accounted for the greatest number (4,800) of estimated new HIV infections among African Americans.

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Four in 10 US Women in HIV Risk Study Have Concurrent Partners

Four in 10 US women enrolled in a study of HIV infection risk had concurrent partners, and the usual gap between partners was only 1 month.

Preventing HIV transmission among women in the United States and countries with similar HIV epidemics depends on better understanding of their risk behaviors and patterns. HPTN 064 aimed to study these variables and HIV incidence in women living in 10 US communities.

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Arkansas' Medicaid Experiment, Key To Obamacare Expansion, On Ropes

ALEXANDER, Ark. – Ellen Louise Fant was no fan of the Affordable Care Act.

"I don't like to have anything shoved down my throat," said Fant, 60, referring to the law's requirement that most Americans carry health insurance.

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Black Voices: From the Community, For the Community

At AIDS.gov, we ask that all HIV organizations assess to see how new media can extend the reach of their work. We are fortunate to share with you voices from the community of men dedicated to using new media to amplify the response to HIV among black MSM.

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