Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans

摘要: As of June 1997 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,370 AIDS cases among Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIs) in U.S. It also that rate new APIs men who have sex with (MSM) per 100,000 population increased by 55% from 1989 (4.0) to 1995 (6.2). Focusing on relatively low numbers has resulted complacency API communities government officials, despite reports seroprevalence exponential growth diagnosed cases. However, because geographic social isolation many American communities, effect HIV is magnified once it takes hold. The perception them as "model minority" reinforced their denial a threat. Data collection surveillance tools must be modified accurately capture range HIV-related issues affect Asian/Pacific United States. Notwithstanding sample limitations, ethnic-specific data are needed identify trends each which can inform prevention intervention programs.