HIV/AIDS in South America

Summary

In 2009, there were an estimated 33.3 million people worldwide infected with HIV.[1] HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in South America vary from 0.20% in Bolivia to 1.50% in Trinidad and Tobago.[2]

Prevalence per country edit

HIV/AIDS in Argentina edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.50%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Bolivia edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.20%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Brazil edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Chile edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate in Chile was estimated to be 0.30%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Colombia edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Ecuador edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate in Ecuador was estimated to be 0.30%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in French Guiana edit

HIV/AIDS in Guyana edit

In 2011 the adult prevalence rate in Guyana was estimated to be 1%.[2][3]

HIV/AIDS in Paraguay edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Peru edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.50%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Suriname edit

In 2011, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 1.00%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Uruguay edit

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%.[2]

HIV/AIDS in Venezuela edit

In 2001, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.70%.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Worldwide AIDS & HIV Statistics". Avert. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Central Intelligence Agency (2011). "CIA World Factbook - HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate". Archived from the original on 2011-10-30.
  3. ^ "HIV/AIDS prevalence has been reduced locally to 1% between 2009-2010". Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2012-03-06.