Routine Jail-Based HIV Testing --- Rhode Island, 2000--2007

The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among incarcerated persons in the United States (1.5%) is approximately four times greater than the prevalence among persons in community settings (0.4%). In 2006, CDC recommended HIV testing in correctional facilities and elsewhere as part of routine medical evaluation.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5924a3.htm?s_cid=mm5924a3_e%0d%0a

Jason Mraz Adam Lambert Paramore Atlas Genius