United Way Report: HIV/AIDS Has Passed Epidemic Stage in Certain Areas of New York City; Minority Women, Children Severely Affected

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: August 14, 2002 | Copyright information

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- According to a report released today by United Way of New York City (UWNYC), in conjunction with local public officials, academics and agency leaders, HIV/AIDS has passed the epidemic stage among minority women and children in certain New York City neighborhoods, creating an urgent need for health and human services to address their unique living conditions and improve their quality of life.

HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in women ages 25-34 and the second-leading cause of death for women ages 35-44 in New York City, affecting primarily women of ...

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