### Question
How is the "metropolitan area" defined?


### Answer
The term **metropolitan area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff* as follows -

> an area referred to in the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a metropolitan area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part A-Emergency Relief for Areas With Substantial Need for Services**

