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HIV Diagnosis Rate: Number (Total) of new HIV diagnoses in North Carolina per 100,000 population
Current Value
15.5
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 three years.
*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:
https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/
NC DPH: HIV/STD Facts & Figures
https://www.cdc.gov/
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