Total number of new HIV infections in Italy 2021, by region
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): a condition that damages the immune system, making it incapable to defeat diseases. In 2021, Lazio and Lombardy were the Italian regions with the highest number of newly diagnosed HIV infections, with 323 and 229 cases, respectively.
HIV in Italy
In Italy, the number of new HIV cases fluctuated over time and, since 2016, is constantly decreasing. HIV has always been more common among males than females and the most affected age group was the one consisting of people who were 30 to 39 years old, both among men and women. As a matter of fact, in 2021, 389 males and 102 females in their 30s were newly diagnosed with HIV.
HIV in Europe
A similar trend of the one observed in Italy can be observed in Europe. Indeed, new HIV diagnosis in Europe have been decreasing consistently in recent years. More specifically, between 2011 and 2020, among females the number decreased from 46.9 thousand to 36.6 thousand new cases, while among males it declined from 78.7 thousand to 68 thousand new diagnosis.
HIV in Italy
In Italy, the number of new HIV cases fluctuated over time and, since 2016, is constantly decreasing. HIV has always been more common among males than females and the most affected age group was the one consisting of people who were 30 to 39 years old, both among men and women. As a matter of fact, in 2021, 389 males and 102 females in their 30s were newly diagnosed with HIV.
HIV in Europe
A similar trend of the one observed in Italy can be observed in Europe. Indeed, new HIV diagnosis in Europe have been decreasing consistently in recent years. More specifically, between 2011 and 2020, among females the number decreased from 46.9 thousand to 36.6 thousand new cases, while among males it declined from 78.7 thousand to 68 thousand new diagnosis.
