Aids and Middle Aged Women

Ladies, just because you're over age 50 doesn't mean you're NOT at risk for HIV.
AIDS educators, stop ignoring women over age 50.

That's the dual message from a new study. It found that most women over age 50 weren't interested in HIV testing when it was offered.. EVEN WHEN THEY HAD RISK FACTORS.
Mind you, risk factors INCLUDE having 2-5 sexual partners since 1978.

It's also important to note one of the fastest growing groups to be diagnosed with HIV infection are older women.

Bottom line, it's important for everyone who has ever been sexually active to know their HIV status.

If you'd like to read the entire study go to:
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/jwh.2006.0028?cookieSet=1