TOPIC: Care & Services
OTHER KEYWORDS: Asians & Pacific Islanders
TITLE: AIDS Prevalence in US Asian and Pacific Islander Populations
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Iguchi MY, Aoki BK, Ngin P, Ja DY. AIDS Prevalence in US Asian and Pacific Islander Populations. AIDS and Intravenous Drug Abuse Among Minorities. Rockville, MD: US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute on Drug Abuse; 1989: 55-63.
SUMMARY
This publication presents an analysis of data regarding the prevalence of the HIV virus and AIDS in Asian & Pacific Islander populations in the United States. Three main cities are examined: New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Hypotheses are discussed regarding the small rates of reported Asian AIDS cases including under-reporting, behavioral differences, genetic differences, and later time of viral introduction. Brief recommendations are also made.