How PrEP Is Making An Impact On HIV In Young Gay and Bisexual Men #infographic

Published by Web Desk Saturday, November 1, 2014

Dr. Perry N Halkitis, PH.D., M.S., MPH recently released an inforgraphic that discusses the facts of PrEP (Pre exposure Prophylaxis) on gay and bisexual men, those who are most affected, the advances and the future. Some of the interesting statistics include approximately 2 to 5% of the population are gay and bisexual men. However gay and bisexual men represent 50% of all those living with HIV in the U.S., and 60% of those were infected in the year 2010. Those who are most affected are Hispanic men, black men, gay men and bisexual men. The HIV epidemic has affected the lives of up to three generations of gay and bisexual men in the United States. For the past three decades, the only source of prevention had been using a condom. However, today, when properly dosed the use of Truvada (a medication used to treat HIV infection) has been proven to highly reduce the likelihood of acquiring HIV.


Infographic by: perrynhalkitis

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