National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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February 7, 2006
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February 7, 2006, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day. Created by the
Community Capacity Building Coalition and funded by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this annual event strives to educate
African Americans and others about HIV/AIDS, encourage testing, and motivate
communities throughout the country to get involved in the fight against
HIV/AIDS.
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In 2005, the CDC reported that African Americans
represent 13% of the total U.S. population, but account for 49% of all AIDS
cases. HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for African Americans ages 25 to
44 (CDC 2004 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report).
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The following links are related resources for National
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, including information on current vaccine
research, health disparities, and HIV/AIDS statistics. We hope you will find
this page helpful and encourage you to participate in National Black HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day this year.
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Links to Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day:
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Ongoing Research in African American
Communities:
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Health Disparities among African
Americans:
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African American HIV/AIDS Statistics:
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