Health News
2006-01-10
AIDS is the
third-highest cause of death for New York City residents
Although AIDS
deaths in New York City have dropped 80% from a peak level
in 1994, AIDS remains the third-high
Although AIDS
deaths in New York City have dropped 80% from a peak level
in 1994, AIDS remains the third-highest cause of death for
New York City residents under age 65, according to
data released Thursday by the city’s Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene. AIDS deaths decreased in the
city by 12% in 2004, with 1,451 AIDS deaths reported in the
city, according to the data. For all age groups, heart
disease was the city’s top killer in 2004,
followed by cancer. Breast cancer was the number 2
cancer killer in the city in 2004. (Advocate.com)
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