Important Facts for HIV Care and Treatment
Definition
Percent of HIV-infected adolescents and adults who receive HIV care and treatment consistent with current standardsNumerator
Number of HIV-infected adolescents and adults who receive HIV care and treatment consistent with current standardsDenominator
Number of HIV-infected adolescents and adultsWhy Is This Important?
Although there is no cure for HIV infection, there are treatment options that can help people living with HIV experience long and productive lives.[http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/treatment.html ^1^]Healthy People Objective: Increase the proportion of HIV-infected adolescents and adults who receive HIV care and treatment consistent with current standards
U.S. Target: Archived and replaced with HIV indicators that reflect scientific advances related to the HIV care continuum.State Target: 65 percent