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.