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At the end of 2003, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, 37,331 cases of HIV/AIDS in adults, adolescents, and children
were diagnosed in the50 states with long-term, confidential name-based
HIV reporting. CDC has estimated that approximately 56,300 persons in the United States become infected with HIV each year.
For more information on global HIV/AIDS reports, please see the following links:
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HIV DISEASE IN TENNESSEE
In Tennessee, all 95 counties have reported at least one individual with HIV disease.
There are more than 19,372 reported HIV/AIDS cases in Tennessee.
HIV
infection continues to increase in Tennessee among women, youth,
African American, and people at risk due to heterosexual sexual activity
or needle sharing related to injectable drug use.
HIV/AIDS Among Our Neighbors
As
of December 31, 2005, our service area of Bradley, McMinn,
Meigs and Polk counties had 239 reported cases of HIV/AIDS.
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| HIV/AIDS Resources & Links |
The
World Wide Web is rich with resources for people interested in AIDS and
HIV issues, from basic questions to the latest information on
treatments and laws. Still, no information
written for a general audience can replace a treatment program developed
in consultation with a well-informed, compassionate health professional
who is familar with the details of your history and condition.
Here are some
links we turn to most often, we think they are reliable, informative and
innovative. The accuracy of this list and its ease of use are important
to us. Please e-mail us at educator
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PREVENTION EDUCATION LINKS
Advocates for Youth Site that is designed to and for youth regarding sex education options. It is also a good resource for educators.
SIECUS
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) is
a national, nonprofit organization which develops, collects, and
disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about
sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible
sexual choices.
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For Parents
Please click on the links below for information on how to talk to your children about HIV/AIDS.
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REGIONAL SUPPORT
Tennessee Department of Health AIDS Support Service 1-615-741-8530 Provides information about client referrals, medical care, support groups and related issues.
Tennessee HIV/AIDS Information Hotline 1-800-525-AIDS
The Home Place in Chattanooga Provides a home in a supporting, compassionate environment for people with HIV and AIDS, is on the net.
Chattanooga CARES A
not-for-profit organization providing valuable HIV/AIDS support and
education throughout 11 counties in Southeast Tennessee, including the
Nancy's House service area.
Nashville CARES The largest community-based AIDS service organization in the state.
Columbia CARES Serves 12 South Central counties of Middle Tennessee.
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NATIONAL RESOURCES
The complete HIV/AIDS Resource with 550+ topic areas.
Founded by volunteers in 1981, the oldest and largest not-for-profit
AIDS organization in the U.S. GMHC offers hands-on support services to
more than 9,500 men, women and children with AIDS and their families in
New York City annually, as well as education and advocacy for hundreds
of thousands nationwide.
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OTHER LINKS
Professional group advocating speedier therapy/vaccine trials and delivering state-of-the-art treatment information.
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Latest update February, 2009
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