HIV/AIDS in Uganda

• Prevalence

  • 930,000 infected individuals
  • 9.51% prevalence rate in adults (15-49)
  • 1,900,000 cases since beginning of epidemic
  • 80% of cases in 15-45 age group

• AIDS Mortality Burden

  • Leading cause of adult mortality
  • 1/2 of all mortality
  • 1/3 of mortality from infectious diseases

• Transmission

  • 90% by heterosexual sex
  • Vertical transmission also important

• Gender Differences

  • 1:1 Overall Male to Female Ratio
  • Females 15-19 - 6 times more likely to be infected
    • Leaving large orphan population
    • Increased vertical transmission

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