Latino AIDS Day
Did you know...
*Latinos are 15% of the U.S. population but account for 18% of all new HIV infections
*Latinos born in Puerto Rico are at the greatest risk of contracting HIV through IV drug use and high risk heterosexual sexual behavior
*Latino men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with AIDS than white men
*Latina women are 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with AIDS than white women
*In 2006 HIV/AIDS was the In 2006, HIV/AIDS was the 4th leading cause of death among Latinos, 35–44 years old
For those whose lives have been lost: Light a candle, say a prayer, let them know their lives were not in vain.
For those fighting this illness: Remind them their lives are still valued and their illness does not define them.
For those whose lives have been touched, because in reality, all of us have been: don't consider yourself immune, respect the hard-learned lessons of those who have come before. Practice safe(r) sex, get tested, communicate with your partners. Your lives are in each other's hands.
*Photo provided by Elena from FlickrDid you know...
*Latinos are 15% of the U.S. population but account for 18% of all new HIV infections
*Latinos born in Puerto Rico are at the greatest risk of contracting HIV through IV drug use and high risk heterosexual sexual behavior
*Latino men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with AIDS than white men
*Latina women are 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with AIDS than white women
*In 2006 HIV/AIDS was the In 2006, HIV/AIDS was the 4th leading cause of death among Latinos, 35–44 years old
For those whose lives have been lost: Light a candle, say a prayer, let them know their lives were not in vain.
For those fighting this illness: Remind them their lives are still valued and their illness does not define them.
For those whose lives have been touched, because in reality, all of us have been: don't consider yourself immune, respect the hard-learned lessons of those who have come before. Practice safe(r) sex, get tested, communicate with your partners. Your lives are in each other's hands.
**Facts provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more here.
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