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UK facts
and figures
Since 1999 heterosexual sex has been
the most common route of new HIV infections in the UK. With
the rise in the numbers of those who acquired infection heterosexually
there has been an increase in the number of women diagnosed.
Women are now the fastest growing group of people who are
newly diagnosed with HIV.
Whilst there is still no cure for HIV, early diagnosis and
developments in HIV treatments have dramatically increased
the life expectancy of those living with the virus. HIV is
still a potentially life threatening and stigmatising illness.
Many other factors can add to the isolation and social exclusion
often experienced by women living with HIV. Positively Women
monitors the women living with HIV who access our services.
HIV is the fastest growing serious health condition in the
UK. It is estimated that 60,000 people are living with HIV,
of whom 27% are undiagnosed.
United Kingdom HIV estimates, end 2003
- Adult HIV prevalence rate - 0.1%
- Adults living with HIV - 31,000
- Adults and children living with HIV - 32,000
- Women living with HIV - 7,000
- Related deaths in 2003 - Less than 500
Source: 2004 Report on the global AIDS
epidemic
Further information is available at UNAIDS for world statistics and the Public Health Laboratory. |
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