Unless otherwise noted, the following data is from the CDC HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report: HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States, 2003. This report is the most recent provided by the CDC.
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At the end of 2003, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS, with 24-27% undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection.1
For more information see " A Glance at the HIV/AIDS Epidemic".
1 Glynn M, Rhodes P. Estimated HIV prevalence in the United States at the end of 2003. National HIV Prevention Conference; June 2005; Atlanta. Abstract 595.
In 2003, the estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS in the United States was 43,171. Adult and adolescent AIDS cases totaled 43,112 with 31,614 cases in males and 11,498 cases in females. Also in 2003, there were 59 AIDS cases estimated in children under age 13.
The cumulative estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS through 2003 in the United States is 929,985. Adult and adolescent AIDS cases total 920,566 with 749,887 cases in males and 170,679 cases in females. Through the same time period, 9,419 AIDS cases were estimated in children under age 13.
In 2003, the estimated number of deaths of persons with AIDS was 18,017, including 17,934 adults and adolescents, and 83 children under age 13
The cumulative estimated number of deaths of persons with AIDS through 2003 is 524,060, including 518,568 adults and adolescents, and 5,492 children under age 13.
Of the estimated number of AIDS cases, person’s age at time of diagnosis were distributed as follows:
| Age | Estimated # of AIDS Cases in 2003 | Cumulative Estimated # of AIDS Cases, Through 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 13 | 59 | 9,419 |
| Ages 13-14 | 59 | 891 |
| Ages 15-24 | 1,991 | 37,599 |
| Ages 25-34 | 9,605 | 311,137 |
| Ages 35-44 | 17,633 | 365,432 |
| Ages 45-54 | 10,051 | 148,347 |
| Ages 55-64 | 2,888 | 43,451 |
| Ages 65+ | 886 | 13,711 |
Estimated numbers of diagnoses of AIDS, by race or ethnicity:
| Race or Ethnicity | Estimated # of AIDS Cases in 2003 | Cumulative Estimated # of AIDS Cases, Through 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| White, not Hispanic | 12,222 | 376,834 |
| Black, not Hispanic | 21,304 | 368,169 |
| Hispanic | 8,757 | 172,993 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 497 | 7,166 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 196 | 3,026 |
Following is the distribution of the estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS among adults and adolescents by exposure category. A breakdown by sex is provided where appropriate.
| Exposure Category | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated # of AIDS Cases, in 2003 | |||
| Male | Female | Total | |
| Male-tomale sexual contact | 17,969 | - | 17,969 |
| Injection Drug Use | 6,353 | 3,096 | 9,449 |
| Male-to-male sexual contact and injection drug use | 1,877 | - | 1,877 |
| Heterosexual contact | 5,133 | 8,127 | 13,260 |
| Other* | 281 | 276 | |
| Exposure Category | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated # of AIDS Cases, Through 2003 | |||
| Male | Female | Total | |
| Male-to-male sexual contact | 440,887 | - | 440,887 |
| Injection Drug Use | 175,988 | 70,558 | 246,546 |
| Male-to-male sexual contact and injection drug use | 62,418 | - | 62,418 |
| Heterosexual contact | 56,403 | 93,586 | 149,989 |
| Other* | 14,191 | 6,535 | 20,726 |
* Includes hemophilia, blood transfusion, perinatal, and risk not reported or not identified.
The distribution of the estimated number of diagnoses of AIDS, among children* by exposure categories follows:
| Exposure Category | Estimated # of AIDS Cases in 2003 | Cumulative Estimated # of AIDS Cases Through 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Perinatal | 58 | 8,749 |
| Other** | 1 | 670 |
* The term "children" refers to persons under age 13 at the time of diagnosis.
** Includes hemophilia, blood transfusion, and risk not reported or not identified.
The 10 states or territories reporting the highest number of AIDS cases are as follows:
| State/Territory | # of AIDS Cases in 2003 |
|---|---|
| New York | 6,684 |
| California | 5,903 |
| Florida | 4,666 |
| Texas | 3,379 |
| Georgia | 1,907 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,895 |
| Illinois | 1,730 |
| Maryland | 1,570 |
| New Jersey | 1,516 |
| North Carolina | 1,083 |
| State/Territory | # of AIDS Cases through 2003 |
|---|---|
| New York | 162,446 |
| California | 133,292 |
| Florida | 94,725 |
| Texas | 62,983 |
| New Jersey | 46,703 |
| Pennsylvania | 29,988 |
| Illinois | 30,139 |
| Puerto Rico | 28,301 |
| Georgia | 27,915 |
| Maryland | 26,918 |
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