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HIV/AIDS fifty and older — a hidden and growing population
Author(s)	Sandra Levy-Dweek
Journal title	Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 46, no 2, 2005
Pages	pp 37-50
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	AIDS ; Middle aged ; Age groups [elderly] ; United States of America.
Annotation	Contrary to common belief, HIV and AIDS are prevalent in the older population: in the US, between 10% and 15% of HIV/AIDS new cases occur in individuals aged 50+. With the ageing of the baby boomer generation and the introduction of erectile dysfunction medications, such statistics are guaranteed to increase. This population also faces hazardous risk factors that increase the possibility of contracting the disease. Stereotypes and lack of information continue to limit older people from receiving the medical, educational and psychological attention they need to avoid and to combat the virus. This article discusses the rising trends in the 50+ population as well as some of the factors that increase the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among this population. Prevention, assessment, and treatment practices are also outlined. If instituted, these interventions may help promote a significant reduction in the rate of HIV/AIDS infection in the older adult population. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-070110008 A
Classmark	CQTT: SE: BB: 7T
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