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HIV/AIDS in Maine

The first AIDS diagnosis in Maine was made in 1982 - over 20 years ago. Since then, 975 Mainers have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, about half of which have died. Today, about 1,200 people in our state live with this disease. (Twenty Years of AIDS: A Maine Perspective)

Many people won't talk or think about HIV/AIDS. This may be a fatal mistake. Communication and education are keys to defeating HIV/AIDS, and the more you know about HIV/AIDS, the less likely you are to get the disease. According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four people infected by HIV do not even know they have it. This is one reason why the infection continues to spread.

HIV/AIDS can be prevented. While there is currently no cure for HIV/AIDS, there are effective treatments. Many patients lead active and productive lives. Learn all you can about HIV/AIDS to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have been infected by this virus, learn how stay healthy. Take the time to learn about HIV/AIDS and how you can reduce your risk for the disease.

This page of the Maine Health Forum is based on HIV/AIDS by Janice C. May, M.P.A. Retrieved from Hands on Health-SC, 2007.

Reviewed for the Maine Health Forum by Dr. Burgess Record, MD on 8/13/2007.

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