Social Determinants Of Health Contribute To HIV Racial Disparities

Social determinants of health appear to contribute to HIV disparities, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). . About 52% of Black adults with diagnosed HIV resided in areas in the country with higher Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) scores, often living in residentially segregated communities comprised predominately of Black people. Black people accounted for 13% of the U.S. population but 40% of people with HIV in 2019. The disparity was attributed to racism, longstanding systemic inequities, social and economic marginalization, residential segregation, unequal reach of HIV prevention and treatment

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