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HIV Diagnosis Rate (Gender): Number of new HIV diagnoses in North Carolina per 100,000 population
Current Value
25.8
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
North Carolina (TOTAL) HIV Rate - Number of new HIV diagnoses in NC per 100,000 population: 2023 rate = 15.5 (down from 2016 rate of 16.3)
NC (Female) HIV Diagnosis Rate in 2022 = 5.2 (down from 2016 rate of 5.8)
NC (Male) HIV Diagnosis Rate in 2022 = 25.8 (down slightly from 2016 rate of 27.0)
*2020 data should be treated with caution due to reduced availability of testing caused 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:
NC DPH: HIV/STD Facts & Figures
https://www.cdc.gov/
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