South Africa HIV Summary 2017

Population: 56,717,000

South Africa
South Africa
People Living With HIV 7,200,000
Living With HIV – Women (15–49) 4,200,000
Living with HIV – Children (0–14) 280,000
Overall Adult (15–49) HIV Prevalence 18.8%
HIV Prevalence – Women (15–49) 23.7%
HIV Prevalence – Men (15–49) 14%
New HIV Infecrtions – Overall 270,000
New HIV Infections – Women (15+) 150,000
New HIV Infections – Children (0–14) 13,000
AIDS–related Deaths – Men (15+) 53,000
AIDS–related Deaths – Women (15+) 50,000
AIDS–related Deaths – Children (0–14) 8,600
Children Orphaned due to AIDS–relatated Deaths 1,300,000
Receiving Anti–Retroviral Treatment – Adults (15+) 61%
Receiving Anti-Retroviral Treatment – Children (0–14) 58%

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