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By 2015, Half Of HIV-Positive Americans Will Be Over The Age Of 50 | The Centers for Disease Control estimates that in just a few years, half of the Americans infected with the HIV virus will be over 50 years old. This is partially thanks to the development of effective treatments that allow HIV-positive individuals to live longer, but the CDC also reported a growing number of new cases of HIV infection among older Americans. The National Institute of Health recently released a report on HIV and aging to identify the key scientific questions in the area that require further research and investment, including gaps in the science and challenges in the clinical management of aging populations with HIV. Since the majority of HIV-positive Americans currently get their health coverage through Medicaid, an aging population of individuals with the virus may signal a shift toward HIV treatment under Medicare.