Tattoos and Piercing by Katherine Rivera

What we know is…

According to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 38,490 young people (13-24) in the United States received a diagnosis of AIDS, and accounted for 4% of the 929,985 total estimated AIDS diagnosis through 2003. An estimated 10,041 (2%) died, and the diagnosis of infection in young people rose from 3.9 to 4.7 percent from 1999 to 2003. In 2001, African Americans accounted for 56% of all HIV infections.

Teen Pregnancy by Katherine Rivera

Use the resources provided here to learn more about HIV and AIDS prevention. You can also visit the Society, Sciences & Technology Division at Central Library for books and additional information or review the HIV/AIDS Explore a Topic.

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