Here are some links that you might find helpful in examining the background of HIV/AIDS in the United States and the world - with a special emphasis on the role of Rapid Testing devices. A 1995 study about HIV/AIDS risk among college students HIV/AIDS statistics from the USA and the world, broken down by race, age, gender and a number of other relevant variables A useful, informative site including general HIV/AIDS information, and up-to-date current events surround HIV/AIDS. The Body also has information specific to HIV Testing and testing resources. kNOw HIV/AIDS is a new campaign that focuses on testing and prevention. Visit their webpage for information about the epidemic and the campaign. The Kaiser Family Foundations' site offers a number of useful resources, including the Daily HIV/AIDS report. The Centers' for Disease Control (CDC) comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention site. Many of KYS' motivation for testing comes from the CDC's Advancing HIV Prevention (AHP) strategies. An overview of the CDC Rapid HIV Testing is available from their website.