AIDS Project
Snohomish County
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, 40,000 new HIV infections occur annually nationwide. Here in Washington State there presently are approximately 10,000 persons living with AIDS. About 600 live here in Snohomish County. These are known AIDS cases.
The statistic and rate of HIV infection is not as concrete. A person living with HIV may not know she or he is infected, may be otherwise healthy, yet the HIV virus can still be contracted from an infected person.
While certain groups of people are at higher risk, all ages and walks of life can be susceptible. Whether a teen, a senior citizen, a gay or heterosexual couple, the risk of HIV can exist.
The goal of AIDS Project Snohomish County is to support programs in our community that focuses on prevention of further HIV transmission and on supporting those who are infected with HIV/AIDS through the provision of life-enhancing services.
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