- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Georgia health e-update, Dec. 2010
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, GA : Dept. of Community Health, 2010
- Date of Original:
- 2010-10
- Subject:
- Health services administration--Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C900 .P1 H4 2010/12
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bc900-b-pp1-bh4-b2010-s12-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bc900-b-pp1-bh4-b2010-s12-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
December e-Newsletter
Recognizing World HIV/AIDS Day
HIV/AIDS treatment and education has increased greatly since World AIDS Day began in 1988, but much work still needs to be done to ensure continued awareness of the issue both in Georgia and globally.
December 1st marked this year's World AIDS Day. To learn more about how Georgians have been impacted by HIV/AIDS and what we are doing to tackle this health issue, click on the Wellcast icon to the right
Testing - a Powerful Instrument in the HIV/AIDS Battle
When it comes to HIV and AIDS, knowledge is one of the best weapons against the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting tested is crucial in fighting HIV. An estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the United States. Of those, as many as 1 in 5 people are unaware of their HIV infection. HIV testing is important because finding new infections means people can get lifesaving treatment early and can take steps to protect their loved ones from being infected.
The CDC Recommends:
Everyone ages 13-64 get tested at least once
People at high risk for HIV get tested more often. Those at the highest risk (including injection-drug users and their partners, people who
exchange sex for money or drugs, sex partners of HIV-infected people and men who have sex with men) get tested at least annually
Women get tested during each pregnancy
World AIDS Day recognizes the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and around the world, and the millions of people who have been tested for HIV. HIV testing and access to care can save lives and allow more people to live longer and healthier lives.
For more information on HIV testing, log onto georgiahealthinfo.gov.