### Question
How is the term distribution factor defined?


### Answer
The term **distribution factor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff* as the following:

> an amount equal to the living cases of HIV/AIDS (reported to and confirmed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the eligible area involved, as determined under subparagraph (C)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part A-Emergency Relief for Areas With Substantial Need for Services > subpart i-general grant provisions**

