Page 1 of 7 Main Topics Basic Science Surveillance Prevention Research Vaccine Research Treatment Funding Testing Evaluation Software Capacity Building General Information» Basic Statistics Brochures Conferences Fact Sheets FAQs HIV/AIDS FAX System HIV/AIDS Information Links to Other Sites Media/Campaigns Publications Slide Sets Home National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention Index Search Site Map Subscribe What's New Basic Statistics Unless otherwise noted, the following data is from the CDC HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report: HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States, 2003 For a more complete understanding of the current surveillance trends, you may download the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report or request a free copy by calling the CDC National Prevention Information Network at 1-800-458-5231. HIV Estimate AIDS Cases Deaths Due to AIDS AIDS Cases by Age AIDS Cases by Race/Ethnicity HIV Estimate AIDS Cases by Exposure Category Top 10 AIDS Cases by State/Territory State HIV/AIDS Data International Statistics At the end of 2003, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS, with 24-27% undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection. 1 For more information see "A Glance at the HIV/AIDS Epidemic". 1 Glynn M, Rhodes P. Estimated HIV prevalence in the United States at the end of 2003. National HIV Prevention Conference; June 2005; Atlanta. Abstract 595.
Page 2 of 7 AIDS Cases In 2003, the estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS in the United States was 43,171. Adult and adolescent AIDS cases totaled 43,112 with 31,614 cases in males and 11,498 cases in females. Also in 2003, there were 59 AIDS cases estimated in children under age 13. The cumulative estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS through 2003 in the United States is 929,985. Adult and adolescent AIDS cases total 920,566 with 749,887 cases in males and 170,679 cases in females. Through the same time period, 9,419 AIDS cases were estimated in children under age 13. Deaths Due to AIDS In 2003, the estimated number of deaths of persons with AIDS was 18,017, including 17,934 adults and adolescents, and 83 children under age 13 The cumulative estimated number of deaths of persons with AIDS through 2003 is 524,060, including 518,568 adults and adolescents, and 5,492 children under age 13. AIDS Cases by Age Of the estimated number of AIDS cases, person s age at time of diagnosis were distributed as follows:
Page 3 of 7 Age Cases in 2003 Cumulative Cases, Through 2003 Under 13: 59 9,419 Ages 13 to 14: 59 891 Ages 15 to 24: 1,991 37,599 Ages 25 to 34: 9,605 311,137 Ages 35 to 44: 17,633 365,432 Ages 45 to 54: 10,051 148,347 Ages 55 to 64: 2,888 43,451 Ages 65 or older: 886 13,711 AIDS Cases by Race/Ethnicity Estimated numbers of diagnoses of AIDS, by race or ethnicity: Race or Ethnicity Cases in 2003 Cumulative Cases, Through 2003 White, not Hispanic 12,222 376,834 Black, not Hispanic 21,304 368,169 Hispanic 8,757 172,993 Asian/Pacific Islander 497 7,166 American Indian/Alaska Native 196 3,026
Page 4 of 7 AIDS Cases by Exposure Category Following is the distribution of the estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS among adults and adolescents by exposure category. A breakdown by sex is provided where appropriate. Exposure Category Cases, in 2003 Male Female Total Male-to-male sexual contact 17,969-17,969 Injection Drug Use 6,353 3,096 9,449 Male-to-male sexual contact and injection drug use 1,877-1,877 Heterosexual contact 5,133 8,127 13,260 Other * 281 276 557 Exposure Category * Includes hemophilia, blood transfusion, perinatal, and risk not reported or not identified. Cases, Through 2003 Male Female Total Male-to-male sexual contact 440,887-440,887 Injection Drug Use 175,988 70,558 246,546 Male-to-male sexual contact and injection drug use 62,418-62,418 Heterosexual contact 56,403 93,586 149,989 Other * 14,191 6,535 20,726 The distribution of the estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS, among children* by exposure categories follows:
Page 5 of 7 Exposure Category Cases in 2003 Cumulative Estimated # of AIDS Cases Through 2003 Perinatal 58 8,749 Other** 1 670 * The term "children" refers to persons under age 13 at the time of diagnosis. ** Includes hemophilia, blood transfusion, and risk not reported or not identified. Top 10 AIDS Cases by State/Territory The 10 states or territories reporting the highest number of AIDS cases are as follows: # of AIDS Cases in 2003 State/Territory 6,684 New York 5,903 California 4,666 Florida 3,379 Texas 1,907 Georgia 1,895 Pennsylvania 1,730 Illinois 1.570 Maryland 1,516 New Jersey 1,083 North Carolina # of Cumulative AIDS Cases Through 2003 162,446 New York State/Territory
Page 6 of 7 133,292 California 94,725 Florida 62,983 Texas 46,703 New Jersey 30,139 Illinois 29,988 Pennsylvania 28,301 Puerto Rico 27,915 Georgia 26,918 Maryland State-by-State HIV/AIDS Data State-by-state information about new and cumulative AIDS cases, AIDS case rates, persons living with AIDS, AIDS deaths, HIV infections, HIV testing statistics and policies, additional AIDS-related state policies, Ryan White funding and funding for HIV prevention, and AIDS Drug Assistance Programs, including budget, client, and expenditure data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. statehealthfacts.org International Statistics For the most up-to-date information in international HIV and AIDS statistics, visit the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. For current statistics on the number of reported AIDS cases in North, Central, and South America, please contact the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) which is the regional office for the Americas of
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