http://nmindependent.disqus.com/enSat, 09 Aug 2008 09:05:52 -0000http://70.32.121.217/507/aids-on-rise-among-hispanics#comment-2502228Kudos for New Mexico and our successful needle exchange program.<br>Nonetheless, the press release is more public relations than surveillance and studiously avoids other points about HIV in NM. To avoid controversy (?), DOH makes no mention that, for example:<br>Hispanic cases are roughly proportional to the population of Hispanics in the state (also ~45%).<br>African Americans, in contrast, are disproportionately represented with 5-6% of cases but only ~2% of the population.<br>The 2006 Surveillance report excludes Native Americans without any explanation.<br>and (most surprising) CDCs revised estimates might finally bring the CDC numbers in line with those NM has been publishing all along!owinurameSat, 09 Aug 2008 09:05:52 -0000