Persistent Racial Disparities in HIV Infection in the USA: HIV Prevalence Matters.
Qiang XiaSarah L BraunsteinEllen W WiewelJames L HadlerLucia V TorianPublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2016)
Much of the persistent racial disparities in HIV infection in the USA, as measured by PR, IRR, and MRR, can be explained by higher HIV prevalence among blacks and Hispanics. The public health community should continue its efforts to reduce racial disparities, but also need to set realistic goals and measure progress with sensitive indicators.