HIV/AIDS epidemic is primarily attributed to pre-natal infections. HIV/AIDS exists in both urban and rural populations (and on or near tribal lands); however, many of those with HIV are not aware of their status.

Statistics show the risk factors and missed opportunities for screening illuminate the need to go beyond raising awareness about HIV and begin active integration of initiatives that will help routinize HIV services.

How can we do to prevent HIV-AIDS? How can we stop the spread of this horrific disease? Always bear in mind that needle sharing is scary.

The promiscuity of the young teen to mid twenties homosexual males is a little problematic, so many partners increases their risk, they are in a very high risk category along with the drug users. Of course as the % increases, well everyone becomes high-risk and that is pretty scary stuff.

How about those homosexuals? We need to consider that HIV-AIDS kills anyone, not just homosexuals, they are just in a higher risk category at all.

If we do not stop this virus it will eventually mutate again and could very well kill more victims. In some nations the problem is out of control and the percentages of those infected so high that the entire human population in these countries is on the verge of collapse.

HIV destroys certain cells, called CD4+ cells, in the immune system—that’s the body’s disease fighting department. Without these cells, a person with HIV can’t fight off germs and diseases. HIV stands for the human immunodeficiency virus.

It is one of a group of viruses known as retroviruses. HIV destroys a type of defense cell in the body called a CD4 helper lymphocyte. These lymphocytes are part of the body's immune system, the defense system that fights infectious diseases.

Medications are also used to prevent opportunistic infections (such as Pneumocystis jirovecipneumonia ) if the CD4 count is low enough. This keeps AIDS patients healthier for longer periods of time. Medication adherence is a common problem for adults taking HIV medications. But we forget that there are children; very young children that have to take HIV medications.

The best thing is to have HIV/AIDS education which should begin early, even before children become sexually active.