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Statistics

Louisiana

As of June 30, 2003 14,798 living cases of HIV

Most people test positive between the ages of 35 & 45. Early detection greatly increases your chances of leading a full, healthy life.  AIDS is one of the leading causes of death for African Americans between the ages of 18-45.

• 63% of infected adults are African American

• 31% of infected adults are Caucasian

• 3% of infected adults are Hispanic

Region VII
(Included are Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, De Soto, Natchitoches, Sabine, & Red River parishes)

As of June 30, 2003:

• 998 living cases of HIV

• 1,371 cumulative cases of HIV

• 25 pediatric & 809 Adult/Adolescent

• 62% of infected adults are African American

• 36% of infected adults are Caucasian

• 1% of infected adults are Hispanic

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