The 1st of December, World AIDS Day, is the day when individuals and organisations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Whilst we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done.
HIV facts & statistics
The number of people living with HIV is continuing to rise in every part of the world - here are the facts:
International Statistics
People living with HIV:
33 million people living with HIV worldwide
30.8 million adults
15.5 million women
2.0 million children under 15
New HIV cases in 2007:
2.7 million total new cases
2.3 million adults
370,000 children under 15
HIV-related deaths in 2007:
2.0 million total deaths
*All figures from UNAIDS.
Please remember & pray for those who are suffering from AIDS, especially the 2.37 million children under 15.
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