The District has the highest rate of new AIDS cases in the country.
Rate of new cases in 2004, per 100,000 people
| 1. | District | 179.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | New York | 39.7 |
| 3. | Florida | 33.5 |
| 4. | Maryland | 26.1 |
| 5. | Louisiana | 22.4 |
| 6. | New Jersey | 21.2 |
| 7. | Delaware | 18.9 |
| 21. | Virginia | 10.7 |
SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
