Challenges in HIV Prevention

This fact sheet discusses HIV prevention challenges in the U.S. It states that each year in the United States, approximately 50,000 people become infected with HIV, and nearly 13,000 people with AIDS die annually. It also highlights key obstacles that need to be overcome to end AIDS in America: (1) too few people with HIV are aware of their infection; (2) many people with HIV do not receive ongoing treatment; (3) diverse populations require tailored prevention approaches; (4) disparities in HIV rates are fueled by social and economic inequities; (5) limited resources for HIV prevention force difficult choices; and (6) many Americans have become complacent about HIV.