Prevalence of HIV Infection in the United States, 1984 to 1992
JAMAPublished 10 July 1996
John M. Karon
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The prevalence of HIV infection increased from 1984 to 1992, with a greater relative increase among women than men, and among adolescents and adults of both sexes, the proportion infected was substantially higher amongnon-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics than among non-Hispanic whites.
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The 3 different data sources and methods are consistent in estimating that 650,000 to 900,000 persons were infected with HIV in the United States in 1992. Among adolescents and adults of both sexes, the proportion infected was substantially higher among non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics than among non-Hispanic whites. HIV-related illness will be a major clinical and public health problem in the United States for years to come.
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