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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults who had HIV Test
Measurement Period: 2017
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who were ever tested for HIV (not counting tests received as part of blood donation).
Why is this important?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a serious infection that, without treatment, leads to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and early death. It has become a challenge to the individuals who are at higher risk and have never been tested. It is extremely important that each and every US citizens get tested for the virus for treatment and prevention of this deadly disease.
70.0%
Source:
DC Department of Health Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: August 2019
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: August 2019
Compared to
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Data Source
- DC Department of Health Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Maintained By: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Filed under: Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults