Young women are more likely than men to contract HIV in the Caribbean, and most of these women are between 24–44 years old. In developing countries in general, women are at an extreme disadvantage in terms of the prevention and treatment of HIV.
In the Caribbean, young women have a higher risk of contracting HIV compared to men, with the majority falling within the age range of 24-44 years old.  Globally, women in developing countries experience a disproportionate disadvantage in terms of HIV prevention and treatment strategies.