Health
2011 Year in Review- HIV Spikes Among MSM
The overall number of new domestic HIV infections is about 50,000 every year. Gay and bisexual men — or “men who have sex with men” (MSM) in public health jargon — account for nearly two-thirds of new infections.
Infection rates in almost all groups are relatively stable — except among young MSM, especially young MSM of color. Infections in that group have soared by 48% from 2006 to 2009. A recent study found almost one in three black MSM are positive, compared to about one in six white MSM. Young, positive black MSM are also among the least likely to be aware of their infection, putting their own health at risk (and potentially that of others).
Researchers, policy experts and advocates are trying to pinpoint why this is happening (there are many theories), and hope to mobilize a better response to the issue.
http://www.thebody.com/content/64906/10-hiv-aids-stories-that-defined-2011-in-the-us.html?getPage=8
Tagged AIDS, AIDS Response Effort Inc, ARE, gay, HIV, HIV infections, men having sex with men, men of color, msm

