LatinaLista — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that since the HIV epidemic started more than 18,000 Latinos have died from it. Even with all the information available and campaigns broadcast, Latinos are still not getting the message. By last account, Latinos comprised 20 percent of new HIV infections even though they only represent [...]
New study finds Latinos afflicted with AIDS are underrepresented in clinical treatment studies
LatinaLista — As of 2007, Hispanics represented 15.3% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census Bureau), but accounted for 19% of those living with AIDS and 18% of those living with an undiagnosed HIV infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Limited access to prevention and care, cultural and language barriers, and immigration status contribute to [...]
