HIV in Australia

According to the estimation, 20,171 people livewere living with an HIV diagnosis in Australia in by the end of 2009. It gives us and idea about HIV in Australia. From the beginning of the epidemic to the end of 2009, 29,395 people have been diagnosed with HIV and 10,446 diagnosesd of AIDS. 6,776 AIDS deaths have been reported due to the AIDS.

HIV and AIDS diagnosis estimation by year

The annual numbers have risen in the year 1987. In 1994, the numbers were peaked at 953, and after that, they decreased rapidly to 216 in 1999. The decline of HIV numbers occurred because of effective combination of antiretroviral therapy. It delayed the progression of HIV to AIDS.

The spread of HIV occurs mainly through sexual contact between men in Australia. Almost 65% of people in Australia were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2009. These were men who have sex with men. 28.7% were exposed through heterosexual contact; 2.3% were because of injecting drugs and other were men with a history of both; sex with men and injecting drug use.

HIV and AIDS cases in Australia by state/territory, collective until the end of September 2009

Compared to the size of population, New South Wales has the highest rate of HIV diagnosis. Victoria has the second highest rate, followed by Capital territory, Queensland and Northern Territory.

The given statistics will help you to learn about HIV in Australia. The data can be used to see the progress of HIV. The data is categorized state-wise so that you will come to know the situation in various states of Australia.