II. Newborn Seroprevalence Study: Methods and Results.

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Title:	II. Newborn Seroprevalence Study: Methods and Results.
Authors:	Novick, Lloyd F., Glebatis, Donna M., Stricof, Rachel L., MacCubbin, Patricia A., Lessner, Lawrence, Berns, Donald S.
Source:	American Journal of Public Health. May91, Vol. 81 Issue 5, special section p15-21. 7p.
Subjects:	HIV infections, Public health, Blood testing, Women's health, HIV, AIDS in pregnancy, Medical care, Communicable diseases
Geographic Terms:	New York (State)
Abstract:	The article discusses the results of the New York State Department of Health's study of HIV infection in childbearing women for the 28-month period from November 30, 1987 through March 31, 1990. The study is based on testing of blood specimens obtained from all infants born in the state for inherited metabolic disorders. According to the study, the seroprevalence rates in New York City increased from 0.16 percent for 14-year-olds to 1.41 percent for 24-years-olds. It also revealed a statewide HIV seroprevalence rate of 0.66 percent for childbearing women.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	The article discusses the results of the New York State Department of Health's study of HIV infection in childbearing women for the 28-month period from November 30, 1987 through March 31, 1990. The study is based on testing of blood specimens obtained from all infants born in the state for inherited metabolic disorders. According to the study, the seroprevalence rates in New York City increased from 0.16 percent for 14-year-olds to 1.41 percent for 24-years-olds. It also revealed a statewide HIV seroprevalence rate of 0.66 percent for childbearing women.
ISSN:	00900036
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.81.Suppl.15