There is no shame in getting tested. I feel there is power in knowing your status and making sure you parter knows theirs as well. Last year I partnered with the Pinellas County Health department in St. Petersburg. There was so much information I learned including their locations where you can get tested for free. Speaking of getting tested, have you gotten one this year?
World Population Review has come out with their list of states with the highest HIV Rates in 2023. I can’t say Im shocked seeing that Florida is on this list. Where it ranks is not a shocker either sadly. According to HIV.com, “HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. It is spread by contact with certain bodily fluids of a person with HIV, most commonly during unprotected sex (sex without a condom or HIV medicine to prevent or treat HIV), or through sharing injection drug equipment.”
Remember there is so much power in knowing your status. Get tested today! Below are the Top 10 States with the highest rates of HIV. Are you shocked at where Florida Ranks?
10. New York
New York comes in at number 10 on this list. According to their research they have 12.6 Diagnosis per 100k.
9. South Carolina
South Carolina comes in at number 9 on this list. They have 14.1 HIV diagnosis per 100k.
8. Texas
Texas comes in at number 8 on this list. According to this research they have 15.3 HIV diagnosis per 100k.
7. Mississippi
Mississippi comes in at number 7 on this list. Research shows they have 16.0 HIV Diagnosis per 100K people.
6. Maryland
Mississippi has 16.5 HIV diagnosis per 100K . They come in at number 6 on this list.
5. Nevada
Nevada comes in at number 5 on this list. Nevada has 16.6 HIV diagnosis per 100k.
4. Louisiana
Louisiana has 20.9 HIV diagnosis per 100K. They are coming in at #4 on the list.
3. Georgia
Georgia comes it at number 3 on this list. They have 21.5 HIV diagnosis per 100K.
2. Hawaii
Hawaii comes in at number 2 on this list! They have 23.8 HIV diagnosis per 100k.
1. Florida
Florida comes in a number 1 on this list. We have 39.1 HIV diagnosis per 100K.
