World AIDS Day is on December 1 and we are delighted to join the Bloggers Unite event to recognize World AIDS Day.  Although we are still a few weeks away from the event, now is a great time to review some of the facts about HIV/AIDS worldwide and consider taking a home hiv test, if you have not done so yet.  It is one of the best things you can do to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.

In a previous entry about our home aids test, we discussed that in one year (2006) an estimated 56,300 people became infected with HIV.  That is a huge number, and in the spirit of World AIDS Day we’ll look at the numbers internationally.

An estimated 33 million adults in the world were living with HIV internationally.  And that is only adults.  2.5 million children are infected with HIV worldwide.  In Africa the statistics are shocking – in 3 countries nearly 1 in 4 adults anti herpes have HIV.

Prevention and awareness are so important – that’s why we sell a home hiv test, because no matter what, people should know if they are infected.  If you are not sure, perhaps World AIDS Day 2009 will help motivate you to find out.  You can get the testing done at a clinic or have it sent to your house.  If you do the latter, you still have the opportunity to receive counseling over the phone if the results are positive.  And don’t worry, the home aids test is FDA Approved.

We will see you on this blog on December 1 to commemorate World AIDS Day!  Until then, there are many other ways you can show your support, including the purchase of a home hiv test so you can know your status.  If you have any questions about HIV/AIDS you can consult our great information and resources page.

Thank you in advance for your support of World AIDS Day.