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HIV Diagnosis Rate: Number (Total) of new HIV diagnoses in North Carolina per 100,000 population
Current Value
15.1
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
North Carolina (TOTAL) HIV Rate - Number of new HIV diagnoses in NC per 100,000 population. Total HIV new diagnosis rates have remained over 15.0 for the past four years, but have decreased from 15.7 in 2021 to 15.1 in 2024.
*2020 data should be treated with caution due to reduced availability of testing causfoured by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indicator Notes
Definition:
Number of newly diagnosed HIV infections per 100,000 population.
Why is this indicator important?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a deadly disease if left untreated. Diagnosis is important to ensure that infected individuals receive appropriate treatment and to lower the risk of spreading the infection to others.
Information:
eHARS (Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System - developed and maintained by the CDC.
For Further Information:
https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/
NC DPH: HIV/STD Facts & Figures
https://www.cdc.gov/
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