Many countries consider HIV infection as the main problem in the formation of a healthy nation all over the world. Depending on the economic state of the state, the ability to quickly and accurately detect infected people, timely high-quality treatment of patients, as well as the awareness of the population about the danger of the disease and prevention methods, the indicator that determines which country has the most HIV (AIDS) incidence depends.

The popularity of the state in the world community and economic growth depend on this indicator in the 21st century. Many highly developed countries do not allow entry into their territory without passing an appropriate analysis, which indicates the government's interest in the health of its population. In the Russian Federation every year every working person is required to take an analysis to determine the retrovirus in the blood. This allows you to control the disease and take appropriate measures to prevent immunodeficiency. For example, in Belarus, when crossing a border checkpoint, one must document one's HIV-negativity. But in Europe, this document is not always required. In any case, when traveling to another country, you must have such data with you, which are valid for 3 months.

Countries according to the number of HIV-infected people are divided into 3 levels:

1. States in which the causative agent of AIDS is transmitted among men - homo- and bisexual, drug addicts using intravenous potent substances. These include the USA, Brazil, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico, Great Britain, Turkey. These countries have a high rate of infected per 100,000 population, which ranges from 53 to 246 patients, depending on the region.
2. The disease occurs among heterosexuals when the pathogen is transmitted sexually through contact with a prostitute. At the same time, a high degree of possibility of infection in people with many sexual partners. Often such patients are also exposed to sexually transmitted diseases. Such regions include the countries of Asia and Eastern Europe. They have a relatively low rate of those infected with a retrovirus, which is from 20 to 50 patients per 100,000 population.
3. In China, Japan, Nigeria, Egypt, the incidence of HIV infection is lower than in other countries of the world. Here, the disease is considered imported and occurs most often in prostitutes and those who use their services. These countries have a low rate of infected, which is from 6 to 16 patients per hundred thousand citizens.

Countries heavily infected with HIV pose a great danger to the population of the Earth. The statistics of such states show that the infection with immunodeficiency is growing every year. This suggests that either the country is not fighting AIDS or the actions taken are not effective. There is a list that includes the most dangerous countries in terms of HIV transmission. The rating below shows the level of danger in them:

1. SOUTH AFRICA. It has the highest degree of infection of the population with a retrovirus. It is believed that approximately a quarter of the population is affected by immunodeficiency. There are 5.6 million patients with AIDS here. The state has an HIV mortality index of about 1 million people a year, infected - 15% of the total number of citizens.
2. India. AIDS has affected 2.4 million people here. In the country, the mortality rate from immunodeficiency varies from 1% to 2% per year, the number of HIV-infected people is 10-12% of the population.
3. Kenya has the lowest rate of HIV (AIDS) in Africa. Statistics speak of 1.5 million patients. The country has a mortality index from a retrovirus - 0.75 million people, 7.5% of the population are infected with this pathogen.
4. Tanzania, Mozambique. There are 0.99-0.34 million people with AIDS here, depending on the region. These countries have an index of mortality from immunodeficiency of 0.2-0.5 million citizens per year, 8-12% of the population is infected.
5. USA, Uganda, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe. There are 1.2 million people with AIDS. These countries have a total HIV mortality index of 0.3-0.4 million people per year, 5% of the population is infected.
6. Russia. HIV-infected people in Russia amount to 0.98 million people. Mortality from AIDS reaches a level slightly less than 3-4% of all cases. The most HIV-infected city in Russia is Yekaterinburg. It is believed that one in 50 residents of the city is infected with a retrovirus.
7. Uzbekistan. The infection in Uzbekistan affected 32,743 people. Of these, 57% are men.
8. Azerbaijan. The number of HIV (AIDS) patients in Azerbaijan is 131 people. Of these, 36 women and 95 men.
9. United Arab Emirates. Recently, the detection rate of HIV infection among Arabs has increased. According to the latest data, the incidence index is 350-370 thousand per 367 million population.

HIV (AIDS) in Kazakhstan

According to the latest report, HIV-infected people in Kazakhstan make up 0.01%. At the end of 2016, 22,474 cases of infection were registered. 16,530 people with AIDS have been identified. Among the total number of infected men are 69%, women - 31%. Although the female sex occupies a smaller proportion among those infected, their number is gradually growing. The government is actively involved in the treatment of HIV (AIDS) in Kazakhstan. The effectiveness of the program is evidenced by:

increasing the number of early detection of patients;

an increase in the number of patients who received antiretroviral therapy;

decrease in the birth rate of infected children.

HIV in the USA

The number of HIV-infected people in the United States is growing every year. The country has a high level of economy, which contributes to the early detection of infected people and the appointment of adequate treatment at the initial stages of the disease. This helps to reduce the aggressiveness of the virus, prolong life and improve its quality.

How many people are HIV positive in the US? To a greater extent in America, immunodeficiency is common among homosexuals. It is believed that there are about 2.6 million carriers of the infection in the United States. But the high level of medical care makes it possible to take good care of such patients, making their life the same as that of healthy people.

How common is HIV in Russia?

AIDS in Russia has not yet won the status of an epidemic, but the growing figures indicate the possibility of a rapid progression of infection among people in the country. HIV infection in Russia is considered one of the most dangerous pathologies, because there is no vaccine for its prevention, and only the self-awareness of citizens can lead to a decrease in the incidence rate.

Where did AIDS come to Russia from? The first confirmed case of immunodeficiency was discovered in Moscow in the family of a seafarer. After a 9-month business trip to hot countries, he was hospitalized in his hometown with pneumocystis pneumonia, which very often affects infected people due to a decrease in the barrier function of immunity. The examination revealed the human immunodeficiency virus. The man died a few months later, and his family had to move to the other side of the country, change their names so that their ill-wishers would not find them.

Since this period, the level of HIV incidence in Russia has been gradually growing, violating the standard indicators of the health of the population and reducing its efficiency.

How many HIV-infected people are in Russia? At the end of 2016, the quantitative index among those infected with a retrovirus was 0.98 million. This number is considered one of the lowest in the world, while AIDS mortality in the Russian Federation is stable at an average level. In the regions of Russia, the situation of HIV incidence is different. This is due to several factors:

1. Religiosity.
2. The population of the region.
3. Economic importance.
4. The quality of medical equipment and service.

How many people have HIV (AIDS) in Russia? The largest figure in the Ural Federal District. The incidence has the highest numerical indicator among other regions of the country. It is 757.2 infected per 100,000 people.

The Siberian Federal District has an incidence index of 532 infected people per 100,000 citizens. Privolzhsky Federal District - 424 patients for the same population.

Among all the federal districts of the country, the North Caucasian Federal District has the lowest rate, here the level is 58 people per 100,000 population.

The number of AIDS patients in Russia in the Far Eastern Federal District is 172 infected. How many people are ill with HIV (AIDS) in Russia in the North-West region? The incidence index in this district is 407 patients per 100,000 population.

The number of HIV, AIDS-infected people in Russia is progressing upward every year, so only preventive measures can reduce the incidence among citizens of the Russian Federation.

Thanks to the standards of immunodeficiency treatment, the state program for detection and therapeutic assistance, the number of patients with HIV infection (AIDS) in Russia has slightly decreased. The rate of birth of infected children has decreased, which indicates the early detection of the retrovirus in pregnant women and the appointment of correct and effective treatment for them.

Thanks to the simplification of testing for retroviruses and the constant screening of the population, the dynamics of HIV disease in Russia tends to reduce mortality rates. Some facts suggest that the number of carriers of the pathogen is increasing. But on closer examination, it turns out that the number of examined citizens is growing every year, and this leads to an overestimation of the absolute incidence rate.

There is no need to be afraid that there are a million HIV-infected people in Russia. If you adhere to the basics of personal hygiene and prevention methods, the risk of infection approaches zero. You need to know that the best means of protection against retrovirus infection are barrier contraceptives, sterile instruments.

The word "AIDS" is known to every person on earth and implies a terrible disease, against which there is an uncontrolled drop in the level of lymphocytes in human blood. The state of the disease is the final phase of development in the body of HIV infection, leading to a lethal end. The first descriptions of the disease date back to the 80s, when physicians around the world were faced with its manifestations.

Statistics data

At present, AIDS in Russia is spreading at a tremendous pace. Statistics officially recorded the number of infected people. Their number is shocking with its zeros, namely, there are about 1,000,000 patients with HIV infection. These data were voiced by V. Pokrovsky, head of the Center for Epidemiology of the Russian Federation. Statistics say that only during the Christmas holidays in 2015, the number of people who received HIV infection corresponds to the figure of 6000. Pokrovsky noted this data as the highest figure for all previous years.

As a rule, the problem of AIDS becomes the most discussed twice a year. The AIDS Center declared the beginning of winter (December 1) Day to fight the disease. In the first days of May, the Day of Sorrow for those who died from the "plague of the 20th century" is held. However, the topic of AIDS and HIV infection was touched upon outside of these two days. The UN statement contained information that the Russian Federation has become the world center for the spread of HIV. Especially frequent cases of the disease were registered in the Irkutsk region. It has become the generalized center of the HIV epidemic.

Such information once again confirms the process of the growth of the disease. V. Pokrovsky has repeatedly stated this, and UNAIDS documents also reported this. Dmitry Medvedev, during a meeting of the commission on health protection, confirmed the presence of cases in the country and an increase in the number of patients by 10% annually. Terrifying facts were voiced by V. Skvortsova, who believes that in about 5 years AIDS in Russia can reach the level of 250%. These facts speak of an all-encompassing epidemic.

The percentage of cases

Discussing the problem, V. Pokrovsky argues that a typical way of infecting women is sexual intercourse. The fact is that AIDS in Russia is recorded in more than 2% of the male population aged 23 to 40 years. Of them:

• with the use of drugs - about 53%;
• sexual contact - about 43%;
• homosexual relationships - about 1.5%;
• children born to mothers with HIV infection - 2.5%.

The statistics are truly shocking in their performance.

Reasons for leadership on AIDS

Experts note two main indicators of the deterioration of the situation in this area.

• AIDS in Russia is spreading at such a fast pace due to the lack of programs to combat it. The fact is that in the period 2000-2004, the Russian Federation received support to overcome this problem from an international fund. After the recognition of the Russian Federation as a country with high incomes, international subsidies were suspended, and domestic subsidies from the country's budget became insufficient to overcome the disease.
• The disease is progressing by leaps and bounds due to the use of narcotic substances through the use of injections. The AIDS Center confirmed that about 54% of citizens got the disease "through a syringe."

The statistics are shocking with the mass nature of the disease. The risk of becoming HIV-infected is increasing every year. The number of deaths from this disease has also increased.

According to V. Pokrovsky, there are 205,000 people in Russia. This figure covers only surveyed segments of the population. This includes patients who are already registered as infected. According to experts' forecasts, potentially hidden carriers of HIV who do not receive treatment and are not registered with a doctor should be added to this number. In total, the figure can reach 1,500,000 people.

The most problematic area for AIDS

The AIDS statistics in Russia show how big the problem is. At the moment, the situation covering the Irkutsk region is considered the most critical. The chief doctor of the region for the fight against the disease stated that almost every 2 people out of a hundred have a confirmed HIV test. This corresponds to 1.5% of the total population of the region.

Three out of four incidents involve sexual contact between people under the age of 40. When clarifying the circumstances, it often turns out that an infected person did not even suspect that he had become a carrier of the infection and that he needed intensive treatment.

In the report of V. Pokrovsky, the following phrase was heard: “If 1% of women carrying a fetus are found to have HIV according to the results of a blood test, then epidemiologists have the right to classify the disease as a generalized epidemic.” It was this figure that was confirmed by the doctors of the Irkutsk region. The situation worsened due to the lack of a specialized center and negligent attitude to the problem of the regional governor.

Along with the Irkutsk Territory, a difficult situation is observed in 19 regions. These include areas:

• Samara;
• Sverdlovsk;
• Kemerovo;
• Ulyanovsk;
• Tyumenskaya;
• Perm region;
• Leningradskaya;
• Chelyabinsk;
• Orenburg;
• Tomsk;
• Altai region;
• Murmansk;
• Novosibirsk;
• Omsk;
• Ivanovskaya;
• Tverskaya;
• Kurgan;
• Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug.

The first place in the black list is occupied by the Sverdlovsk and Irkutsk regions, followed by Perm, followed by the Khanty-Mansiysk district, and the Kemerovo region concludes the list.

The leadership of the regions is far from encouraging. In these areas, you can pass the test anonymously at any medical institution.

AIDS: the cost of treatment

If anonymous testing in most cases is free, then the treatment itself will require significant investments. The pricing policy of pharmaceutical companies in the field of antiretroviral therapy in our country is quite tough. So, when comparing prices, it can be noted that the course of treatment in African countries is $100, in India it will be from $250 to $300, but in Russia about $2,000 should be paid for it. Such an amount for many residents of the country is unbearable.

Statistics show that just over 30% of the sick population was able to access antiretroviral care in the past year. The reason for this fact is the inflated prices set by drug suppliers.

If it turns out that the partner is HIV-infected, it is urgent to pass the test. AIDS is a dangerous, deadly disease, so delay in examination can end badly for the patient.

1. For the first time, the people of the planet learned about the disease only 3 decades ago.
2. The most insidious strain is HIV 1.
3. Compared to the original virus, today's HIV has become more adaptable and tougher.
4. In the 80s, the disease sounded like a synonym for a death sentence.
5. The first case of infection was recorded by doctors in the Congo.
6. Many experts are of the opinion that it was the secondary use of syringes that led to such a rapid spread of the disease.
7. The first person to open the list of those who became infected and died from AIDS was a teenager from It happened in 1969.
8. In America, the first spreader of the disease is considered homosexual Steward Dugas, who died of HIV in 1984.
9. The list of famous people in the world who have died from the virus can be read with tears in their eyes. The disease claimed the lives of Arthur Asche, Freddie Mercury, Magic Johnson and many others.
10. The case of Noushon Williams, who, knowing about his infection, deliberately infected his partners, is considered egregious, for which he received a prison sentence.
11. Do not despair if our immune system is able to resist the disease. So, out of 300 people, the body of one copes with the disease on its own. This means that our body includes a gene that can protect us from the virus, and it will be possible to hope that soon a terrible diagnosis will not mean a death sentence.

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According to the report, announced within the framework of the 5th international conference on HIV, which was held in the capital of Russia, a list was formed - the top 10 countries in terms of the number of AIDS patients. AIDS is such a widespread disease for these powers that it has been given the status of an epidemic. AIDS develops against the background of HIV infection. AIDS is the last stage of HIV infection, which develops with the spread of infection, is manifested by the appearance of tumors, weakness of the immune system and, in the end, leads to death.

With a total population of 14 million, the number of infected reaches 1.2 million. It is not at all surprising that few Zambians cross the mark of 38 years, which is the average life expectancy in this country.

2016 was one of the saddest years for Russians in terms of the number of people who suffer from AIDS. More than one million people have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (according to the data of the Russian Health Committee). But according to the EECAAC report, this figure is much higher - 1.4 million. At the same time, this indicator is growing more and more actively every year. Just think about it - every 50th inhabitant of Yekaterinburg suffers from AIDS. In the Russian Federation, the predominant part of the diseased was infected while taking drugs intravenously. For any other country, this type of infection is not inherent.

Why do Russians have to put up with such statistics? According to experts, the reason for this is the abolition of methadone, which was used orally, instead of an intravenous drug. Most mistakenly believe that if an addict is infected, then this is only his problem. It’s not so scary when the “scum of society” gets a disease from which he will eventually die. But we forget that a person who is addicted to drugs is not a monster, he can live a very ordinary life for a long time. You will not identify him in the crowd at a glance, at first drug addicts live the most ordinary life. And it is precisely for this reason that their spouses and children often become infected. There are cases when people become infected in clinics, beauty salons after the instruments were poorly disinfected. Until people realize the realities of the impending threat, until young people stop evaluating partners “by eye”, the regulatory authorities will not change their position on drug addicts, Russia will rise in this rating faster and faster.

Almost 7% of the total number of citizens of this country are infected with AIDS, if translated into an exact figure, it is 1.4 million people. It is noteworthy that the female part of the population is more infected than the male, due to the fact that Kenya is famous for the low social level of women. Perhaps a very important aspect here is the free disposition of women from Kenya - they very easily agree to intimate relationships.

More than 5% of this country's population is affected by AIDS, out of a total population of 49 million. When translated into an exact number, the number of infected people is 1.5 million people. In addition, there are regions in the country in which the level of the population that suffers from HIV is more than 10%, for example, Dar es Salaam, fortunately, it is too far from tourist routes.

The President of this state is making superhuman efforts to fight the threat of AIDS. This is reflected in the data of statistical summaries - from 2011 to 2015, the number of children already born with HIV fell from 28 to 3.4 thousand. Cases of adult infection have been halved. The 24-year-old King of Toro (Toro, a region of Uganda) has decided to control the spread of the epidemic and stop AIDS completely by 2030. Today, 1.5 million infected people suffer from HIV in the state.

Unfortunately, this beautiful country cannot cope with a terrible disease on its own and already more than 10% (1.5 million citizens) are infected with AIDS. Approximately 0.7 million children were left without parents because their parents died of HIV.

Of the thirteen million citizens of this country, more than 1.6 million people are infected. Several factors led to such deplorable indicators: prostitution, which is still not controlled by the government, citizens do not know elementary things about contraceptives, and the ineradicable poverty of the population.

According to official figures, more than two million people are infected in India, and if taken in fact, this figure will be an order of magnitude higher. Indians are a rather closed people, and for this reason, they are silent about their health problems. Nobody tells young people about AIDS, the topic of sex and contraceptives at school is under an unspoken taboo. Therefore, total illiteracy reigns here in aspects that are associated with contraceptives, which greatly distinguishes India from Africa, where it is very easy to buy a condom. According to statistical surveys, more than 60% of the female population have never heard of HIV.

Of the 146 million citizens, 3.4 million suffer from HIV/AIDS, which is just under 5% of the total population. Basically, there are more infected among the female population than among the male. Due to the lack of free healthcare, the poor in Nigeria suffer the most.

South Africa leads the list of countries with the highest incidence of AIDS. More than 15% of citizens suffer from HIV (6.3 million), 25% of high school students are already infected. Few live in this country to 45 years. It is hard to imagine a country where few people have grandparents. Sounds scary, doesn't it? Although South Africa is considered the most economically developed country in Africa, a huge part of the citizens are on the verge of poverty. The president is doing his best to stop the spread of HIV - free contraceptives and tests are provided to the public. But the poor part of the population still believes that HIV was invented by whites, like contraceptives, and therefore it is better to stay away from them. On the border with South Africa is Swaziland - a power with a population of more than 1.2 citizens. 50% of this country is infected. On average, a Swazi citizen lives to a maximum of 37 years.

In some countries, the HIV epidemic is most prevalent. What are these countries, and why the epidemic is spreading so rapidly there.

The number of HIV-infected patients is increasing every year. A lot of efforts are being made to cure those who are HIV-positive, but so far the virus continues to spread. However, the spread of HIV is not uniform. In some regions, the fight against the spread of HIV is being carried out successfully, while in others it is the other way around.

Despite the fact that South Africa is a fairly developed country, about six million people infected with HIV live in it, which is almost 15% of the total population of the country! The greatest risk of HIV infection is among the poor, who live in conditions of complete unsanitary conditions, engage in promiscuity and inject drugs.

At least two million HIV-positive people live in Mozambique. It is very difficult to calculate the exact number due to the conditions that have developed in this country today. Many researchers estimate that there are more than five and a half million people living with HIV there.

A large number of people living with HIV in Kenya - more than one and a half million people. Most of them are women who are at risk of infection due to their position in society.

The United States of America is also one of the record-breaking countries in terms of the number of HIV-positive people - one and a half million. Despite the fact that the level of development of medicine in the country is very high, the level of drug addiction is also high here, in addition, a fairly large percentage of HIV infection occurs through unprotected sexual intercourse, both homo- and heterosexual.

Currently in Russia, unfortunately, there are only more HIV-infected people. At the end of December 2015, it became known that one million HIV-positive people were officially recorded in Russia. In addition, HIV in Russia is spreading at a very fast pace. But today in our country the latest technologies are being used to counter the spread of HIV, this problem is increasingly being discussed not only at the highest level, but also in society. Increasingly, this problem is attracting the attention of ordinary people.

Also, the country with a large number of people living with HIV is Ukraine. By the year 2012, the spread of the disease had slowed down due to the advent of programs to combat AIDS. Already two years later, in two thousand and fourteen, the epidemic expanded again due to the abolition of most of the provisions of this program. About 90% of HIV-positive people in Eastern Europe and Central Asia live in Russia and Ukraine, the countries with the highest number of HIV-infected people.

Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and other countries in Africa are countries with a very high number of HIV positive people. These countries are not very developed and quite poor. Insufficient funds are spent there on preventive measures, on medicine.

The risk of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus remains very high, especially in countries where there are a large number of HIV-positive people. Countering the spread of HIV in each of these countries is necessary in a special way, taking into account the specifics of the region. Therefore, it is extremely important to analyze the situation at the highest level and act as quickly as possible.

According to UNAIDS, the United Nations organization against AIDS, we have prepared a list of countries where you should be especially careful not to catch the "plague of the 20th century".

The topic of the article is not the most pleasant, but “forewarned is forearmed”, the problem exists and just turning a blind eye to it is unforgivable carelessness. Travelers and so often risk their health, fortunately, with lesser consequences, but it’s still not worth putting yourself in danger.

Although the country is the most developed on the African continent, the number of HIV-infected people here is a record - 5.6 million. This is despite the fact that there are 34 million patients in the world, and the population of South Africa is about 53 million, that is, more than 15% live with the virus.

What you need to know: the majority of HIV-infected people are blacks from disadvantaged suburbs. It is this group that is in the worst social conditions with all the ensuing consequences: drug addiction, promiscuous sex, unsanitary conditions. Most of the patients were recorded in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal (the capital is Durban), Mpumalanga (Nelspraid), Freestate (Blomfontien), North-West (Mafikeng) and Gauteng (Johannesburg).

Nigeria

Here, there are 3.3 million carriers of HIV infection, although this is less than 5% of the population: Nigeria recently displaced Russia, taking 7th place in the world - 173.5 million people. In big cities, the disease spreads due to antisocial behavior, and in rural areas due to constant labor migration and "free" customs and traditions.

What you need to know: Nigeria is not the most hospitable country and the Nigerians themselves are well aware of this. Therefore, the receiving party will certainly take care of safety and warn against dangerous contacts.

Kenya

The country accounts for 1.6 million infected, just over 6% of the population. At the same time, women are more likely to suffer from the disease - about 8% of Kenyan women are infected. As in many African countries, the status of a woman, and hence her level of security and education, is still very low.

What you need to know: a safari in a national park or a beach and hotel vacation in Mombasa are quite safe activities, unless, of course, you specifically look for illegal entertainment.

Tanzania

A country quite friendly for tourists with a bunch of interesting places is also dangerous in terms of HIV infection, although not like many other states in Africa. According to recent studies, the HIV/AIDS incidence rate in Tanzania is 5.1%. There are fewer infected men, but the gap is not as large as, for example, in Kenya.

What you need to know: Tanzania, by African standards, is a fairly prosperous country, so if you follow the obvious rules, the threat of infection is minimal. High, more than 10, the percentage of infected people in the Njobe region and the capital Dar es Salaam. Fortunately, both of them are far from the tourist routes, unlike Kilimanjaro or the island of Zanzibar.

Mozambique

The country is deprived not only of sights, but also of elementary infrastructure from hospitals to roads and water supply. In addition, many of the consequences of the civil war are still unresolved. Of course, an African country in this state could not avoid an epidemic: according to various estimates, from 1.6 to 5.7 people are infected - conditions simply do not allow an accurate study. Due to the widespread spread of the immunodeficiency virus, foci of tuberculosis, malaria and cholera often break out.

What you need to know: a dysfunctional country, an outsider even in its own region. The chance of getting infected here is higher than in others, so precautions should be taken especially carefully.

Uganda

A country with good potential for classic safari tourism, which it has been actively developing lately. Plus, Uganda has been and remains one of the most progressive countries in terms of HIV prevention and diagnosis in Africa. The first specialized clinic was opened here, and disease testing centers operate throughout the country.

What you need to know: risk groups are the same as everywhere else: drug addicts, former prisoners - it will not be difficult for a sane tourist not to intersect with them.

Zambia and Zimbabwe

These countries are similar in many ways, even the main attraction, they have one for two: Victoria Falls is located right on the border - tourists can come to it from both sides. In terms of living standards and the incidence of AIDS, the countries are also not far from each other - in Zambia there are almost a million infected, in Zimbabwe - 1.2. This is the average figure for Southern Africa - from 5% to 15% of the population.

What you need to know: there are problems with the provision of medicines, in addition, in rural areas, many self-medicate and practice useless rituals. Therefore, the disease, typical for cities, has also reached remote areas.

India

There are 2.4 million HIV-infected people here, however, against the background of 1.2 billion people, this does not look so frightening - less than 1%. The main risk group is sex workers. 55% of Indians live in four southern states - Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In Goa, the incidence rate is far from the highest for India - 0.6% of men and 0.4% of women.

What you need to know: Fortunately, HIV infection, unlike many other tropical diseases, depends indirectly on unsanitary conditions. Outright dirt and crampedness is a normal condition for India. The main thing, as, by the way, in any country, is to try not to appear in public places if there are wounds and cuts on the body, not to wear open shoes in the city, and we are not even talking about dubious entertainment.

Ukraine

Eastern Europe, unfortunately, over the past decades has shown a positive trend in the incidence of HIV / AIDS, and Ukraine consistently tops this sad list. Today, slightly more than 1% of people in the country are HIV-infected.

What you need to know: A few years ago, unprotected sex became the way the disease spread, overtaking injections with dirty syringes. Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odessa and Nikolaev regions are unfavorable. There are 600-700 infected per 100 thousand inhabitants. Kyiv, where tourists most often come, has an average level, and Transcarpathia has the lowest rate in the country.

America is in 9th place in the world in terms of the number of carriers of HIV infection - 1.2 million people. Such a high rate in one of the most prosperous countries is due to the high level of drug addiction, unresolved social contradictions, and active migration. And the violent, dissolute 60s were not in vain for the health of the nation. Of course, the disease is concentrated on specific groups of people who in the United States most often live not only separately from everyone, but localized, in “bad” areas.

What you need to know: Here are ten cities where the percentage of HIV-positive patients is highest (in descending order): Miami, Baton Rouge, Jacksonville, New York, Washington, Columbia, Memphis, Orlando, New Orleans, Baltimore.

HIV infection is one of the most progressive sexually transmitted diseases in the world. It is also worth noting that AIDS statistics in the world, as a rule, absolutely do not correspond to the true picture of the spread of the disease, since research methods are based only on patients who are served in medical institutions. At the same time, most carriers and patients are not even aware of their infection due to unwillingness or lack of access to a doctor.

Another factor contributing to the concealment of truthful information about the spread of AIDS in the world is the fear of politicians and doctors to be guilty of the inability to contain the avalanche of infection that is rapidly moving towards humanity.

The state of the spread of HIV in the world

The number of HIV-infected people in the world is growing exponentially. First of all, this is due to the fact that the problem of AIDS in the world does not lend itself to the basic rules for combating infectious diseases, which are based on the exclusion of one of the components of the epidemiological process:

1. The source of the disease.
2. transmission path.
3. susceptible population.

In the countries of the world, HIV has long been the number one problem. For every infection to spread, there must be a source, a route of transmission that ensures that the virus reaches a susceptible population. In the case of HIV, there is no way to act on any of the three components that contribute to the spread of the disease. A huge problem is that most people become infected from virus carriers who are in the so-called “serological window”, when a person is already infected, but the tests are still negative. It has not been possible to exclude the latter factor for many decades, since the invention of a vaccine against immunodeficiency has been postponed indefinitely due to insufficient knowledge, research and technical capabilities.

Given the above, the statistics of HIV in the world will worsen every year, as many people on the planet underestimate the danger of the immunodeficiency virus. The current HIV epidemiological situation in the world can only be affected by awareness of the population and support for the fight against AIDS at the state level.

The prevalence of HIV infection (AIDS) in the world

Only by the end of the eighties, the statistics of HIV-infected people in the world reached indicators that shocked the world community. In 142 countries, the World Health Organization found more than 120,000 people with AIDS and more than 100,000 infected with a retrovirus. The real prevalence of HIV in the world is much higher than these data, since there is always a percentage of the population that is not registered in medical institutions and therefore cannot be taken into account in statistical indicators. There are also carriers who are not even aware of their infection. The AIDS epidemic in the world affects mainly people of reproductive age. This leads to a significant loss of the able-bodied population, a decrease in the birth rate of healthy children and, accordingly, a decrease in the health indicator of all strata of humanity.

How many HIV-infected people are there in the world?

The question that interests many is how many people have AIDS in the world today? The countries of southern Africa, India, Russia, the USA and Latin America occupy the first place in terms of HIV in the world. In these states, infected people make up approximately 15% of the total population. Every year, the number of HIV-infected people in the countries of the world increases by 5-10 million. Thus, at the beginning of the 21st century, the number of AIDS patients in the world amounted to more than 60 million. The first place in AIDS in the world community is occupied by the countries of southern Africa. Due to the unstable economic situation, the possibility of treating and identifying HIV-infected people is very difficult. This leads to a rapid and rapid spread of immunodeficiency among people. The disease progresses very quickly to stage 4 - AIDS.

The epidemiological situation of HIV infection in the world

Countries where the incidence of immunodeficiency is rapidly increasing:

1. Brazil.
2. countries of Central Africa.
3. Haiti.
4. Indonesia.
5. Bangladesh.
6. Pakistan.
7. Mexico.
8. Great Britain.
9. Turkey.

The ways of spreading AIDS in the countries of the world to some extent depend on the economic situation in the state and on its policy towards HIV-infected people. There are such features:

1. The countries of the European Union, the USA, Australia and New Zealand are characterized by a high early detection of the disease among the population. This is due to compulsory health insurance and relatively frequent high-quality medical examinations. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that 80% of the infected were found among homosexual men and drug addicts who use intravenous drugs. In childhood, the incidence is practically not recorded. This is due to the timely and high-quality treatment of infected pregnant women, which prevents the vertical transmission of immunodeficiency (from a sick mother to a healthy fetus through the placenta, blood, breast milk). Cases of non-sexual transmission in these countries are practically not registered.
2. For the states of Africa and the adjacent warm islands, as well as the states of the Caribbean, Indonesia, the rate of early detection of AIDS is very low. In these countries, the majority of patients are heterosexual. Their age is 18-38 years. Most of these people were infected through sexual contact with prostitutes. Studies show that more than 90% of them are infected with a retrovirus. In Africa, HIV transmission is often associated with sexual contact with an ill woman. More often, such intercourse additionally leads to diseases that are sexually transmitted. And genital ulcers that develop due to these pathologies lead to a higher likelihood of transmission of the pathogen. In such states, transfusion of blood and its products from an infected donor to a healthy recipient is not uncommon.
3. Countries where HIV has been introduced relatively recently. These include Asia and Eastern Europe. Infection with a retrovirus here occurs mainly through sexual contact. The highest risk of infection in people who have many sexual partners do not neglect unprotected relationships with prostitutes.

HIV in Russia

The Urals Federal District occupies the first place in terms of HIV in the Russian Federation. About 800 patients per 100 thousand of the population are registered in it, which is a very high figure. Over the past 15 years, cases of detection of immunodeficiency in pregnant women have increased by 15% in Russia. At the same time, such women are registered at a later date, which leads to intrauterine infection of the fetus due to the lack of necessary treatment in the early stages of embryo formation. The Siberian Federal District also claims the first place in Russia in terms of AIDS, in which about 600 infected per 100 thousand of the population are registered, most of them have the last stage of the development of the disease, that is, AIDS.

Medical news in the world of HIV

Nowadays, the task of creating a vaccine against a retrovirus in scientists is in the first place. Now a huge amount of research work is being carried out in the field of molecular microbiology, which undoubtedly brings humanity closer to the creation of an AIDS vaccine. Despite this, there are a number of factors that prevent the possibility of obtaining such a drug:

• The high ability of the virus to mutate.
• A variety of HIV strains (currently 2 types are known).
• The need to fight not only with a retrovirus, but also with infected cells of the body, as well as AIDS-associated infections.

Due to the fact that the spread of HIV in the world is growing every year, many patients simply do not have time to wait for a vaccine. Therefore, the main way in the fight against this disease should be directed to preventive measures. All HIV-infected people in the world receive free treatment, which provides them with the most comfortable life. With adequate and competent therapy, patients can live a full and long life. HIV treatment in the world is carried out in regional AIDS centers according to uniform standards and provides for an individual approach to any patient, the selection of a scheme depending on the stage of progression of the pathology. The main principle of medical care is maximum confidentiality.

AIDS is constantly spreading among the world's population, while curing it completely is not yet possible. Therefore, it is worth directing maximum efforts to prevent such a dangerous pathology.

Last week it became known that every 50th inhabitant of Yekaterinburg is infected with HIV. Today, the Ministry of Health officially announced that an increased level of the spread of the disease is observed in 10 regions, including the Sverdlovsk region. Life found out which regions of the country are most likely to contract a deadly disease.

On November 2, Tatyana Savinova, First Deputy Head of the Health Department of the Administration of the City of Yekaterinburg, announced a pandemic of the immunodeficiency virus in the Ural capital. According to her, the disease is firmly rooted in all segments of the city's population and the spread of the disease no longer depends on risk groups. In total, 26,693 cases of HIV infection have been registered in Yekaterinburg, but this includes only officially known cases, so the actual incidence is much higher.

Later, the city health department informed about the epidemic, and the refutation was made by herself Savinova. According to her, on P press conference, journalists asked her a question about the situation in Yekaterinburg. And in response she just " voiced the data broadcast in the media."

Of course, for us, physicians, this has long been an HIV epidemic, since many people are sick in Yekaterinburg, the official said. - It didn't happen yesterday and nothing has been officially announced.

Today, the head of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation Veronika Skvortsova, that an increased level of the spread of HIV disease has been recorded in 10 regions Russia.

In our country, 57% of all sources of HIV infection are the injection route, as a rule, among heroin addicts, she added.

Meanwhile, according to experts, it is really high time to declare the epidemic officially, moreover, on a national scale.

The epidemic is spreading throughout the country, and only one administrator had the courage (the administration of one region. - Approx. ed.) admit it. There is unevenness: the population of cities is more affected. And where the urban population is higher than the rural population, the percentage of those affected is higher there. This is the Volga region, the Urals, Siberia. These are signs of the general epidemic which at us goes, - Life reported. Director of the Federal Methodological Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS, Deputy Director of the Central Institute of Epidemiology Vadim Pokrovsky.

To prove what was said, the head of the center cited figures.

Now we have 1% of the population infected with HIV, and in the age group of 30-40 years - 2.5%. On the day we register a total of 270 new cases of HIV infection in the country, every day 50-60 people die from AIDS. What else is needed to talk about the epidemic? asked Pokrovsky.

In Yekaterinburg, the situation with HIV is not even the worst. Every 50th inhabitant of the city (2% of the population) is infected there. But in Tolyatti (Samara region), as told by p Head of the Federal Scientific and Methodological Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS Vadim Pokrovsky,already 3% of the population are HIV-positive.

On the Life map, you can find your region and see how many cases are among your fellow countrymen.

The share of HIV-infected people in the total number of inhabitants of the region

As you can see, the epidemic covered Russia unevenly. Half of all those infected live in 20 of the 85 regions. The worst situation is in the Irkutsk and Samara regions (1.8% of the inhabitants are infected with HIV). In third place is the Sverdlovsk region, the capital of which is Yekaterinburg (1.7% of the inhabitants are infected with HIV).

Slightly fewer infected in the Orenburg region (1.4%), the Leningrad region (1.3%), the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (1.3%).

And here are the statistics on the mortality of HIV-infected people by region (data from the Federal AIDS Center, dated 2014, no more recent statistics yet).

As of December 31, 2014 in Russia 148,713 HIV-positive adults and 683 children died. In 2014, 24.4 thousand HIV-positive people died.

Pokrovsky explained why HIV "selected" these regions:

These are the regions where drug trafficking took place, for example, the Orenburg region. As well as materially prosperous parts of the country where drugs were easier to sell (Irkutsk and Sverdlovsk regions).

Yekaterinburg Mayor Yevgeny Roizman also said that the majority of HIV-positive people became infected due to drugs.

I started talking about it in 1999,” he said. - Of those addicts who passed through my hands, the guys are heroin addicts, of which 40% were HIV-positive. The girls are heroin addicts, if without HIV infection, it was an event. Moreover, they were all, as a rule, also prostitutes. Then, when what was called a crocodile started, everyone there was HIV-infected. They could buy disposable syringes, but they recruited from one bowl. Now there is a sexual spread. Indeed, we are ahead of the whole of Russia. The situation in the Sverdlovsk region is worse than in Yekaterinburg. Ahead of all of Russia - this was due to drug addiction, - said Evgeny Roizman.

Vadim Pokrovsky stressed that among the main problems in this area is the lack of medicines.

Now we need to treat a little more than 800 thousand HIV-infected people. 220,000 have died, and, according to estimates, another 500,000 have not yet been diagnosed with us,” Pokrovsky noted.

Previously, Pokrovsky, which is bad with prevention.

There are no strategic programs to fight AIDS in the regions, Vadim Pokrovsky says. - As a result, they will print and hang several posters and flyers. This is where prevention ends.

It turns out a vicious circle.

People do not even suspect how difficult the situation with HIV is in Russia, Vadim Pokrovsky notes. - Information is the main method of combating the spread of the disease. In addition, it is also cost savings, because the fewer people get infected, the less you will have to treat later.

Online Q&A
November 2016

What is HIV?

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects the cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing its function. Infection with the virus leads to progressive degradation of the immune system and, as a result, to "immunodeficiency". The immune system is considered defective when it can no longer perform its role in fighting infection and disease. Infections associated with severe immunodeficiency are known as "opportunistic infections" because they "take advantage" of a weakened immune system.

What is AIDS?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the term applied to the most advanced stages of HIV infection. It is characterized by the appearance of any of more than 20 opportunistic infections or HIV-related cancers.

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact (vaginal or anal) and oral sex with an infected person; when transfusing infected blood; and when sharing contaminated needles, syringes, or other sharp instruments. It can also be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

How many people in the world are infected with HIV?

WHO and UNAIDS estimated that at the end of 2015 there were 36.7 million people living with HIV worldwide. In the same year, about 2.1 million people acquired the infection and 1.1 million people died from HIV-related causes.

How quickly does an HIV-infected person develop AIDS?

This period of time varies greatly from person to person. If left untreated, most HIV-infected people show signs of HIV-related illness within 5 to 10 years, and possibly sooner. After the acquisition of HIV infection before the diagnosis of AIDS usually takes 10-15 years, and sometimes more. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can slow the progression of the disease by preventing the virus from replicating and therefore reducing the amount of viruses (known as "viral load") in an infected person's blood.

What is the most common life-threatening opportunistic infection that affects people with HIV/AIDS?

In 2015, nearly 390,000 people with HIV died from tuberculosis. It is the leading cause of death among HIV-infected people in Africa and one of the leading causes of death among this population worldwide. There are a number of key health strategies that are critical for preventing and managing TB infection in people living with HIV.

• routine screening for TB symptoms at every doctor's visit;
• management of occult TB infection (eg, isoniazid prophylaxis);
• fight against tuberculosis infection;
• early initiation of antiretroviral therapy.

How can I reduce the risk of HIV transmission through sexual contact?

• use male or female condoms correctly with every sexual contact;
• take antiretroviral drugs for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
• engage only in non-penetrative sex;
• remain faithful in relationships with an uninfected and equally faithful partner and avoid any other forms of risky behavior.

Does male circumcision prevent HIV transmission?

Male circumcision reduces the risk of acquiring HIV during sexual intercourse between a man and a woman by about 60%.

A one-time medical male circumcision provides lifelong partial protection against HIV as well as other sexually transmitted infections. Male circumcision should always be considered as part of an overall HIV prevention package and in no way replaces other known prevention methods such as male and female condoms.

How effective are condoms in preventing HIV?

When used correctly during every sexual encounter, condoms are a reliable way to prevent HIV infection in women and men. However, no remedy other than abstinence is 100% effective.

What is a female condom?

The female condom is the only female-controlled barrier method of contraception currently available on the market. The female condom is a strong, soft, transparent polyurethane cap that is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse. When used correctly with every sexual encounter, it fits completely around the vagina and provides protection against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

What are the benefits of an HIV test?

Knowing your HIV status provides two important benefits:

• By learning that you are HIV positive, you can take the necessary steps to access treatment, care and support before symptoms appear, potentially prolonging your life and preventing complications for many years to come. years.
• Once you know you are infected, you can take precautions to prevent passing HIV on to others.

What are antiretroviral drugs?

Antiretroviral drugs are used in the treatment and prevention of HIV infection. They fight HIV by stopping or curbing the reproduction of the virus and reducing its amount in the body.

What is the current status of antiretroviral therapy (ART) provision?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were on antiretroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. While this figure represents the impressive progress made over the past decade in scaling up HIV treatment coverage, it represents only 46% of patients requiring ART. Thus, more than half of the people who need access to treatment still do not have it.

Is there a cure for HIV?

No, there is no cure for HIV. But with proper and continuous adherence to prescriptions for antiretroviral therapy, the progression of HIV in the body can be slowed almost to a halt. More and more people with HIV, even in low-income countries, are able to stay well and productive for a long time. WHO recommends treatment for all people infected with HIV, as well as for those who are at significant risk.

What other types of assistance do people with HIV need?

In addition to antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV often need counseling and psychological support. Access by HIV-infected people to adequate nutrition, safe water and basic hygiene can also help maintain a high quality of life.

Many countries consider HIV infection as the main problem in the formation of a healthy nation all over the world. Depending on the economic state of the state, the ability to quickly and accurately detect infected people, timely high-quality treatment of patients, as well as the awareness of the population about the danger of the disease and prevention methods, the indicator that determines which country has the most HIV (AIDS) incidence depends.

The popularity of the state in the world community and economic growth depend on this indicator in the 21st century. Many highly developed countries do not allow entry into their territory without passing an appropriate analysis, which indicates the government's interest in the health of its population. In the Russian Federation every year every working person is required to take an analysis to determine the retrovirus in the blood. This allows you to control the disease and take appropriate measures to prevent immunodeficiency. For example, in Belarus, when crossing a border checkpoint, one must document one's HIV-negativity. But in Europe, this document is not always required. In any case, when traveling to another country, you must have such data with you, which are valid for 3 months.

Countries according to the number of HIV-infected people are divided into 3 levels:

1. States in which the causative agent of AIDS is transmitted among men - homo- and bisexual, drug addicts using intravenous potent substances. These include the USA, Brazil, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico, Great Britain, Turkey. These countries have a high rate of infected per 100,000 population, which ranges from 53 to 246 patients, depending on the region.
2. The disease occurs among heterosexuals when the pathogen is transmitted sexually through contact with a prostitute. At the same time, a high degree of possibility of infection in people who have many sexual partners. Often such patients are also exposed to sexually transmitted diseases. Such regions include the countries of Asia and Eastern Europe. They have a relatively low rate of those infected with a retrovirus, which is from 20 to 50 patients per 100,000 population.
3. In China, Japan, Nigeria, Egypt, the incidence of HIV infection is lower than in other countries of the world. Here, the disease is considered imported and occurs most often in prostitutes and those who use their services. These countries have a low rate of infected, which is from 6 to 16 patients per hundred thousand citizens.

Countries heavily infected with HIV pose a great danger to the population of the Earth. The statistics of such states show that the infection with immunodeficiency is growing every year. This suggests that either the country is not fighting AIDS or the actions taken are not effective. There is a list that includes the most dangerous countries in terms of HIV transmission. The rating below shows the level of danger in them:

1. SOUTH AFRICA. It has the highest degree of infection of the population with a retrovirus. It is believed that approximately a quarter of the population is affected by immunodeficiency. There are 5.6 million patients with AIDS here. The state has an HIV mortality index of about 1 million people a year, infected - 15% of the total number of citizens.
2. India. AIDS has affected 2.4 million people here. In the country, the mortality rate from immunodeficiency varies from 1% to 2% per year, the number of HIV-infected people is 10-12% of the population.
3. Kenya has the lowest rate of HIV (AIDS) in Africa. Statistics speak of 1.5 million patients. The country has a mortality index from a retrovirus - 0.75 million people, 7.5% of the population are infected with this pathogen.
4. Tanzania, Mozambique. There are 0.99-0.34 million people with AIDS here, depending on the region. These countries have an index of mortality from immunodeficiency of 0.2-0.5 million citizens per year, 8-12% of the population is infected.
5. USA, Uganda, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe. There are 1.2 million people with AIDS. These countries have a total HIV mortality index of 0.3-0.4 million people per year, 5% of the population is infected.
6. Russia. HIV-infected people in Russia amount to 0.98 million people. Mortality from AIDS reaches a level slightly less than 3-4% of all cases. The most HIV-infected city in Russia is Yekaterinburg. It is believed that one in 50 residents of the city is infected with a retrovirus.
7. Uzbekistan. The infection in Uzbekistan affected 32,743 people. Of these, 57% are men.
8. Azerbaijan. The number of HIV (AIDS) patients in Azerbaijan is 131 people. Of these, 36 women and 95 men.
9. United Arab Emirates. Recently, the detection rate of HIV infection among Arabs has increased. According to the latest data, the incidence index is 350-370 thousand per 367 million population.

HIV (AIDS) in Kazakhstan

According to the latest report, HIV-infected people in Kazakhstan make up 0.01%. At the end of 2016, 22,474 cases of infection were registered. 16,530 people with AIDS have been identified. Among the total number of infected men are 69%, women - 31%. Although the female sex occupies a smaller proportion among those infected, their number is gradually growing. The government is actively involved in the treatment of HIV (AIDS) in Kazakhstan. The effectiveness of the program is evidenced by:

increasing the number of early detection of patients;

an increase in the number of patients who received antiretroviral therapy;

decrease in the birth rate of infected children.

HIV in the USA

The number of HIV-infected people in the United States is growing every year. The country has a high level of economy, which contributes to the early detection of infected people and the appointment of adequate treatment at the initial stages of the disease. This helps to reduce the aggressiveness of the virus, prolong life and improve its quality.

How many people are HIV positive in the US? To a greater extent in America, immunodeficiency is common among homosexuals. It is believed that there are about 2.6 million carriers of the infection in the United States. But the high level of medical care makes it possible to take good care of such patients, making their life the same as that of healthy people.

How common is HIV in Russia?

AIDS in Russia has not yet won the status of an epidemic, but the growing figures indicate the possibility of a rapid progression of infection among people in the country. HIV infection in Russia is considered one of the most dangerous pathologies, because there is no vaccine for its prevention, and only the self-awareness of citizens can lead to a decrease in the incidence rate.

Where did AIDS come to Russia from? The first confirmed case of immunodeficiency was discovered in Moscow in the family of a seafarer. After a 9-month business trip to hot countries, he was hospitalized in his hometown with pneumocystis pneumonia, which very often affects infected people due to a decrease in the barrier function of immunity. The examination revealed the human immunodeficiency virus. The man died a few months later, and his family had to move to the other side of the country, change their names so that their ill-wishers would not find them.

Since this period, the level of HIV incidence in Russia has been gradually growing, violating the standard indicators of the health of the population and reducing its efficiency.

How many HIV-infected people are in Russia? At the end of 2016, the quantitative index among those infected with a retrovirus was 0.98 million. This number is considered one of the lowest in the world, while AIDS mortality in the Russian Federation is stable at an average level. In the regions of Russia, the situation of HIV incidence is different. This is due to several factors:

1. Religiosity.
2. The population of the region.
3. Economic importance.
4. The quality of medical equipment and service.

How many people have HIV (AIDS) in Russia? The largest figure in the Ural Federal District. The incidence has the highest numerical indicator among other regions of the country. It is 757.2 infected per 100,000 people.

The Siberian Federal District has an incidence index of 532 infected people per 100,000 citizens. Privolzhsky Federal District - 424 patients for the same population.

Among all the federal districts of the country, the North Caucasian Federal District has the lowest rate, here the level is 58 people per 100,000 population.

The number of AIDS patients in Russia in the Far Eastern Federal District is 172 infected. How many people are ill with HIV (AIDS) in Russia in the North-West region? The incidence index in this district is 407 patients per 100,000 population.

The number of HIV, AIDS-infected people in Russia is progressing upward every year, so only preventive measures can reduce the incidence among citizens of the Russian Federation.

Thanks to the standards of immunodeficiency treatment, the state program for detection and therapeutic assistance, the number of patients with HIV infection (AIDS) in Russia has slightly decreased. The rate of birth of infected children has decreased, which indicates the early detection of the retrovirus in pregnant women and the appointment of correct and effective treatment for them.

Thanks to the simplification of testing for retroviruses and the constant screening of the population, the dynamics of HIV disease in Russia tends to reduce mortality rates. Some facts suggest that the number of carriers of the pathogen is increasing. But on closer examination, it turns out that the number of examined citizens is growing every year, and this leads to an overestimation of the absolute incidence rate.

There is no need to be afraid that there are a million HIV-infected people in Russia. If you adhere to the basics of personal hygiene and prevention methods, the risk of infection approaches zero. You need to know that the best means of protection against retrovirus infection are barrier contraceptives, sterile instruments.