**Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men can be of any race. People who remain virally suppressed (or get and keep an undetectable viral load) have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to their sex partners. ‡Being virally suppressed means having a very low amount of HIV in the blood (less than 200 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood). †Includes infections attributed to male-to-male sexual contact only. *This web page uses the term gay and bisexual men to represent gay, bisexual, and other men who reported male-to-male sexual contact.
Addressing the root causes that drive inequality, including systemic racism, stigma, discrimination, homophobia, poverty, homelessness, and unequal access to care and prevention services.Īddressing HIV service inequities by race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status and tailoring strategies to meet the needs of local communities and reach the most affected groups, especially Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men, can help end the HIV epidemic.
Gay and bisexual men account for about two-thirds (66%) of new HIV infections each year.