HIV/AIDS MINISTRY
THE FACTS ABOUT HIV/AIDS:
- In 1998, African American women constituted 64 percent of new female AIDS cases, African American men accounted for 50 percent of new AIDS cases among men.
- AIDS is the number one cause of death for Black adults aged 25 to 44, before heart disease, cancer and homicide.
- One in 50 Back men is HIV-positive. One in 160 Black women is HIV-positive.
- Black senior citizens represent more than 50 percent of HIV cases among persons over age 55.
You CANNOT contract HIV from:
*Saliva *Tears
*Urine *Sweat
*Toilet Seats *Swimming pools
*Cooking utensils
HAVE YOU BEEN TESTED? IF NOT, WHY NOT!
KNOW YOUR STATUS.....GET TESTED!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE HEIDE WILSON
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SOUP KITCHEN Distributes food to those in need and provides meals in a central location for indigent people who are hungry.
MISSION Provides food aid to hungry people.
SITE LOCATION MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH 84 QUINCY STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11238
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