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The State of HIV in NC

We can end the I HIV EPIDEMIC in North Carolina HIV IS A PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGE IN MANY NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES. 36.500 PEOPLE LIVE WITH HIV (AS OF DECEMBER 2012) 1 IN 5 23% AN EQUAL NUMBER PEOPLE WITH HIV LIVE IN RURAL COUNTIES. OF GAY AND STRAIGHT PEOPLE LIVE WITH HIV. OF NEW CASES ARE AMONG PEOPLE UNDER 24. ///////////////////////// THE HIV RATE AMONG THE RISK FOR AMONG LATINOS IT IS AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IS 19 TIMES GREATER AFRICAN-AMERICANS IS 3 TIMES HIGHER. 10 TIMES HIGHER THAN AMONG CAUCASIANS. THAN CAUCASIAN WOMEN. We can STOP this epidemic. Here's how. EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS. KNOW THE FACTS. AMERICANS HAS AT LEAST PEOPLE MOST COMMONLY GET HIV ONE INCORRECT BELIEF ABOUT HOWW HIV IS SPREAD THROUGH HAVING UNPROTECTED IN SEX OR SHARING NEEDLES. LIKE THAT THEY CAN CATCH HIV IS NOT SPREAD THROUGH HIV BY SHARING A GLASS. HUGGING, KISSING, SHARING FOOD OR SHAKING HANDS. STOP STIGMA TALK OPENLY AND HONESTLY ABOUT HIV. THE STIGMA SURROUNDING HIV HIV IS A DISEASE, NOT A DE ATH SENTENCE. WITH TRE ATMENT, PEOPLE WITH HIV CAN LIVE RELATIVE LY HEALTHY AND NORMAL LIVES. PREVENTS PEOPLE FROM BEING TESTED AND SPEAK OUT. GETTING HEALTH CARE. WHEN YOU SE E STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION, NAME THE PROBLEM. TELL OTHE RS THAT STIGMA HURTS. INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE OF 36,500 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN NORTH CAROLINA: 7,000 DON'T KNOW NEARLY 1 IN 4 ONLY 30% ARE VIRALLY THEY ARE INFECTED. ARE NOT IN CARE. SUPPRESSED. Treatment can reduce HIV transmission rates by 96%. SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO TESTING AND CARE: MEDICAID EXPANSION WOULD AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO PROGRAM PROVIDES 500,000 NORTH CAROLINIANS, MEDICATION TO THOUSANDS INCLUDING MORE THAN 5,000 OF NORTH CAROLINIANS. PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV. + + + Join the fight We fight for the rights of people living with HIV, their loved ones, and people at risk of acquiring HIV in North Carolina. Together we challenge HIV-related discrimination, promote access to care, and strengthen our statewide community of advocates. Get involved at ncaan.org Sourcea O Prewetice d Cam Piaoráng 2012) Nath CurolnaDapatmart of Heith d HanServtcea Epikemaáciogae Prodie ler STD Kaaer Farrily Fourkatian. 20e Survey cl Amariaana cn HIVAIDS Summary ol Firdn ge cen t Doraati: Epaikemáe (200 M.S.Cotnet ci., "Preetice of HN-Ihfedion with Ealy Artiretrotri Thaeery." N.Eng.I Mad E5, 493-305 (20 I Juaquelyen lymceg The Stte ofHIV, Praeetutice, NC HIN Acocey Coefernees, fetl 9, Hisigh ca1n Alliacen Hice, Dula ADS Lagi Poject, Paracezi ererarication 201a Action Network Communty

The State of HIV in NC

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36,500 people live with HIV in NC. Here's what you need to know and what we can do to end the epidemic.

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