HIV POSITIVE?

As of 2017 there were nearly 1.8 million new

cases of HIV infection globally. However,
survival rates are on the rise.

37.9 million people are

living with HIV globally 1.1
million
Children living with HIV
4.5%

people in the U.S are living with

HIV. The following graph depicts
the percentage of people affected
and undergoing treatments.
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Life expectancy increase Staying healthy with

HIV
75 years

50 years Exercise
expectancy
(age)
Life

Eat healthy

25 years
Follow safe intercourse
practices

0 years Avoid alcohol and drugs

1996 2011
Stay updated with your
Time period -Years
health care provider

Begin treatment immediately

Life expectancy for HIV positive

individuals has increased from
39 years to 70 years during 1996
to 2011.

1 out of 7 people living with HIV do

not know their status

Take out a minute, get tested, start treatment

and live a healthy life!
Sources; Avert.org; Health and Wellbeing when Living with HIVHealthline.com; Facts about HIV: Life Expectancy and Long-Term OutlookUnaids.org; Global HIV & AIDS statistics-2019 fact
sheetAidsinfo.nih.gov; Living with HIV: Steps to Better Health
Hrc.org; HRC Global Alumni Mark World AIDS Day with Action
Pharmacytimes.com; World AIDS Day Campaign Aims to Find a Cure by 2030