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CDC Updates “HIV among Youth” Fact Sheet

Posted December 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated the “HIV among Youth” fact sheet. This fact sheet provides information and statistics on diagnoses of HIV infection and AIDS in people 13 to 29 years old. Prevention challenges in this population, including sexual risk factors, substance use, and a lack of awareness are detailed. The fact sheet also includes information on CDC programs and research that focuses on reducing the risk of HIV infection among young people.