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High Prevalence of HIV Infection in Washington, D.C.

At least 3% of Washington, D.C., residents were living with HIV/AIDS in 2008, according to a new report from the city’s HIV/AIDS administration. Prevalence was particularly high (7%) among black men.

Published in Journal Watch HIV/AIDS Clinical Care March 30, 2009

Citation(s):

District of Columbia Department of Health. District of Columbia HIV/AIDS epidemiology update 2008. Feb 2009. (http://doh.dc.gov/doh/lib/doh/pdf/dc_hiv-aids_2008_updatereport.pdf)

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  • Not surprised
    LD Mustafa, 1 Apr 2009 9:08 AM EST
    Goes with the territory.

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