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Long-acting injectable PrEP: An exciting alternative
7 days ago - By Healio
The target to end the 40-year HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States is 2030. However, the persistent threat of HIV/AIDS amid ongoing stigma has cast doubt that 2030 is a realistic goal.
As of the end of 2019, 32.7 million people had died from AIDS-related illnesses globally, with around 700,000 deaths occurring annually. In the U.S., an estimated 1.2 million Americans have HIV, including 37,968 new diagnoses in 2018. Reduced spread among individuals and across communities is attributable to advancements in pharmacological therapies when integrated with nonpharmacological prevention practices.
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