"Black Americans accounted for about 38 percent of HIV diagnoses among people aged 13 or older in the U.S. in 2023, the latest year for which data is available, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But they make up only about 14 percent of the population. The HIV diagnosis rate among Black Americans was 42 per 100,000 people, whereas the overall rate was 13.7 per 100,000. Black Americans accounted for 43 percent of HIV-related deaths among people aged 13 or older."
"Among females in the U.S., its territories, and associated states, Black females accounted for 50 percent of HIV diagnoses, while representing only 13 percent of the population. Black females also had the highest HIV diagnosis rate (19.6), which was three times the rate (6.7) among Hispanic/Latino females and 11 times the rate (1.8) among white females. And a study of Black transgender women in seven major cities in 2019 and 2020 found that 62 percent had HIV."
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed annually on February 7 since 1999 to emphasize HIV prevention, routine testing, and early care for Black people. Black Americans made up about 38 percent of HIV diagnoses among people aged 13 or older in 2023 while representing roughly 14 percent of the population. The HIV diagnosis rate among Black Americans was 42 per 100,000 versus 13.7 overall, and Black Americans accounted for 43 percent of HIV-related deaths. Young Black males and Black females bear particularly high diagnosis shares and rates. Economic and structural factors, including higher poverty and lower insurance coverage, limit access to prevention and care.
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