Special Populations
HIV/AIDS Cases
Definition: This is the cumulative number of persons living with HIV or have contracted AIDS living in Boone County.
Rationale: This statistic meets most criteria and demonstrates the cumulative number of HIV/AIDS cases in Boone County. This statistic can provide a trend that can be monitored regarding the prevalence and spread of this disease.
Data Source:This information is available on an annual basis from the Missouri State Department of Health and Senior Services. http://www.dhss.mo.gov/HIV_STD_AIDS/Data.html .