Thursday, November 13, 2008

HIV Statistics

Did you know! 52-96% of all HIV infections may be transmitted during the period before seroconversion. 90% of all AIDS deaths happen with people under the age of 50. 90% of HIV infections that occur among homosexual males occur through anal intercourse. 90% of worldwide HIV transmission occurs in heterosexual people. After acute illness, individuals infected with HIV can remain symptom free from 6 months to 11 years. Over 30,000,000 people are infected with HIV worldwide and there are 16,000 new cases each day. The majority of HIV related AIDS cases occur before the age of 35.

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