Figures released last week by the D.C. Department of Health show that the District has made a dent in reducing new cases of HIV/AIDS. However, there is still an alarming reality that isn’t being addressed as publicly: Our data, based on the self-reported HIV status of our clients, suggest that homeless women in this region are nearly 150 percent more likely to suffer from the disease than the general population. There are solutions for the underlying issues that cause this disparity — issues including domestic violence, trauma and substance abuse — and they’re being addressed by some local nonprofits.
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