The HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect the Latino community in Pima County. According to the Pima County Health Department, 1 out of 4 people living with HIV/AIDS in Pima County are Latino.
While Latinos represent approximately 16% of the U.S. population, they accounted for 20% of new HIV infections in 2009, the latest year for which data is available. The impact of HIV on Latino communities is directly related to health disparities and barriers faced such as poverty, migration, stigma, and acculturation.
In order to foster a community conversation about HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and education for Latinos, the Tucson National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Planning Committee is calling on Southern Arizona residents to join the cause and help break the stigma about this pressing health concern.
Tucson’s National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Community Dinner & Conversation
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
El Casino Ballroom, 437 East 26th St
RSVP online at NLAADTucson.Eventbrite.com
The activities of the evening will include entertainment, guest speakers, and a special awards ceremony.
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day culminates the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month with a joint effort of over 200 cities and 45 states across the country and U.S. territories initiating conversations and events to discuss the HIV/AIDS epidemic and renewal of our commitment to ending the spread of HIV/AIDS in communities.