Spotlight: HIV/AIDS and Heterosexuals in Washington DC

The new HIV/AIDS data reveals that heterosexual contact now leads as the risk factor for newly reported HIV cases. The new District of Columbia infection numbers are significantly higher than the national statistics.

Heterosexuals accounted for 37% of new HIV infections among adults and adolescents in the District, but comprised only 17% of new HIV infections among adults and adolescents in the United States in 2005.

Find out more. View the Squidoo HIV/AIDS and Heterosexuals Page