Trends in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Civilian Applicants for Military Service: United States, October 1985-December 1986

• NCJ Number: 107198
• Journal: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Volume: 36 Issue: 18 Dated: (May 15, 1987) Pages: 273-276
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 4 pages
• Corporate Author: Ctr's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR's) from V 36, N 12 (April 3,1987) are retained at NCJRS.

Annotation

Between October 1985 and December 1986, 1.5 of every 1,000 civilian applicants for military service tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, based on enzyme immunoassay and Western blot immunoelectrophoresis.

Abstract

The prevalence rates varied by age, sex, race and ethnicity, and region of residence. People over age 25, males, and blacks and Hispanics had higher rates than those who were younger, female, or of other racial groups. During the 15-month observation period, the seroprevalence did not change significantly, either for the whole group or when subgroups were analyzed. Volunteers for military service underrepresent the groups with the highest prevalence of HIV infection and do not equally represent all socioeconomic and demographic groups. Monitoring trends in infection rates remains important. Table, figures, and 5 references.