As the Trump administration's goal to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030 rolls out, a new CDC report reveals that a decline in HIV infections has plateaued
As the Trump administration's goal to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030 rolls out, a new report reveals that a decline in HIV infections has plateaued.
Between 2010 and 2013, HIV incidence in the United States significantly decreased, but between 2013 and 2016, incidence remained steady -- with about 38,700 new infections nationwide in 2016, according to the report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday.Trump's plan to end America's HIV epidemic by 2030, explainedThe report comes as new efforts are underway to eliminate HIV transmissions nationwide.
How many people are living with HIV 01:25 Regionally, the annual number of HIV infections in 2016 dropped from 2010 levels in the Northeast but remained stable in the Midwest, South and West. In 2016, rates of HIV infection were 19.3 per 100,000 people in the South; 12.8 per 100,000 in the Northeast; 12.8 per 100,000 in the West; and 8.2 per 100,00 in the Midwest, according to the report.
Trump's plan to end America's HIV epidemic will fund programs in geographic hot spots of HIV infections, data to identify and track the spread of HIV, and the creation of local efforts in targeted areas to expand HIV prevention and treatment. However, the exact costs of the program have not been confirmed."Now is the time for our Nation to take bold action," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said in a statement Wednesday.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump plan to beat HIV hits rough road in rural AmericaHealth officials welcome increased HIV funding but warn that the strategies that work in progressive cities don't necessarily translate to rural areas.
Read more »
Measles outbreaks: Lawmakers tackle vaccine misinformation conspiraciesAs cases of measles continue to rise across the U.S., lawmakers met Wednesday to confront the growing public health threat.
Read more »
Asia markets set to decline following US lossesStocks in Asia were set to see declines at the open following the release of weak U.S. economic data overnight. Trade negotiations were also ongoing between the U.S. and China in Washington.
Read more »
Donald Trump claims every world leader congratulates him for U.S. having the 'hottest economy on Earth'President Trump has been making the same claim at rallies and events across the nation for at least the past year.
Read more »
The U.S. stock market has now split into the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’You want to own the ‘haves,’ says Tom Plumb of the Plumb Balanced Fund.
Read more »