HIV Testing Information |
HIV is considered a treatable condition. |
| Early recognition of an HIV-positive status has many benefits. Worldwide, one out of every 100 adults under the age of 49 is HIV challenged. Yet, out of 10 HIV-positive people only one knows of their HIV-positive status. |
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| Many women may not be aware of their increased risk of becoming HIV-positive through their partner's sexual activity. There were 2,400 Florida residents who used the Home Access HIV test to measure their HIV status from 8/1/96 through 4/1/97. Only 42 people tested HIV-positive. |
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Ratio of female to male AIDS cases Heterosexual populations 32% of all new HIV cases are women |
| New Statistics:
More than 50 million cumulative HIV infections 10-30% prevalence in 13 countries 2.6 million people died from AIDS in ‘99 5.6 million people were HIV-infected About 11,000 people are infected daily and 20 million new HIV infections |
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| If you are curious as to what your HIV status may be please see a physician, go to your local public health department, buy a testing kit or telephone for information on home testing. Home testing of HIV status costs between $46 to $56. Periodically the company lowers the cost through special promotions. The test kit is available at your local drug store. To order a test or receive more information please telephone Home Access Health Corporation at 1/847/781-2500. |
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| Access their web site at: http://www.homeaccess.com |
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Updated 5/9/2000
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