| The good news is that many women with HIV are living longer and stronger lives. With proper care and treatment, many women can continue to take care of themselves and others. In some respects HIV and AIDS affect women in almost the same way they affect men. For example, Women of color (especially African American women) are the hardest hit. Younger women are more likely than older women to get HIV. AIDS is a common killer, second only to cancer and heart disease for women. How are women getting HIV? The most common ways are:
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| HIV/AIDS and Women |
| HIV and AIDS were originally thought to affect mostly gay men. However, women have always been affected too. And even though more men than women have HIV, women are catching up. In fact, if new HIV infections continue at their current rate worldwide, women with HIV may soon outnumber men with HIV. |
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| Content Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention |
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