National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2009

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, is a national campaign which highlights the complex issues related to HIV prevention, care and treatment for aging populations in the United States. This event takes place on September 18th, 2009.

HIV is a virus that does not discriminate by age. Nearly one in ten District residents aged 55 and older have HIV or AIDS. Nation wide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in 2006 persons aged 40 and older accounted for approximately 35% of new HIV infections.

To learn more about HIV/AIDS and Seniors, visit this squidoo resource page: HIV/AIDS and the Aging Population in Washington DC..