The Australian Picture

In Western Australia, to April 2007, there have been 1422 diagnoses of HIV infections, 469 diagnoses of AIDS and 322 deaths following AIDS. Approximately 87% of all HIV diagnoses in Western Australia are in men, with a similar growing trend of new infections in women and in Australians acquiring HIV overseas.

In Australia, to the end of April 2007, there have been 26,268 diagnoses of HIV infections, 9,594 diagnoses of AIDS and 6,685 deaths following AIDS. Approximately 90% of all HIV diagnoses are in men, with a growing trend of new infections in women.

For the most up to date statistics go to National Centre in HIV Epidemiology & Clinical Research website

The Global Picture

In 2007, according to new estimates from the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of people living with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) was 33.2 million, with 2.5 million new diagnoses for 2007. New infections occur each year in virtually every country in the world and in many places the rate of HIV infection continues to rise.

HIV has already cost the lives of nearly 20 million adults and children. By far the majority of new infections occur in developing countries (accounting for 95% of all new cases) and the areas worst affected are Africa, India, Asia and Latin America.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Western Australians traveling overseas has risen since 2003, underpinned by a booming local economy and a favorable exchange rate for travelers. 

Depending on what your destination is, your risk of acquiring HIV or a sexually transmissible infection varies according to local epidemics and health services. Visit www.sexinothercities.com.au for more information on HIV and travel.

For the Latest statistics go to the UNAIDS website or view a slide presentation  from the UNAIDS website click here.