The University of California is reacting to data which points to a rise in the rate of HIV infection among Mexican migrant workers through much needed outreach programs and information. UC is teaming up with the Mexican government in an attempt to slow the spread of HIV among Mexican workers:

New efforts to test and treat Mexican migrant workers for HIV are in development throughout California, along with education methods and materials, as part of a new study showing rising rates of the virus among the population.

On Jan. 2, National Public Radio reported on a study that was released to the public in June 2005, with research data showing that the rates of Mexican migrant workers who have obtained HIV during their time working in the United States have increased since 2001.

Via / The California Aggie