Abstract
We compared demographic variables of individuals in Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA, with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) during two time periods (1993 - 1995 and 2009 - 2011). Incidence and mortality-related data were explored in this observational study. Tests of significance were performed to identify differences or associations between selected groups. A correlation analysis was conducted to identify relationships between AIDS diagnosis and socioeconomic indicators. We observed a reduction in the number of new AIDS cases reported and AIDS-related mortality. Nonetheless, AIDS is still disproportionately affecting the black non-Hispanic population. Black non-Hispanic women remain particularly vulnerable to the disease. A positive correlation between AIDS diagnosis and poverty rate and the lack of health insurance, and a negative correlation between AIDS diagnosis and education level were identified. Though the actual number of AIDS cases is declining in this region, it continues to disproportionately affect the poorer, less well educated communities. Despite the availability of improved medication, people in these communities remain particularly vulnerable.
Highlights
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This study provides a comparison of selected demographic variables and risk factors associated with individuals with AIDS during
Summary
Analysis of the data from the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS revealed a total of 6,811 new AIDS cases reported during the first triennial period (1993, 1994 and 1995) and 2,193 new AIDS cases reported in the second triennial period (2009, 2010 and 2011) (Table 1). The data were obtained from black non-Hispanic population represented less than 20% of the the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS total population of Miami-Dade County in 2011, this racial/ethnic (2012). The number of new AIDS cases reported and AIDS-related mortality in Miami-Dade County from 2002 to 2011. As indicated by graduation from High School, is negatively correlated with AIDS diagnosis (Table 2)
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