HIV data for black African and black Caribbean communities

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In 2010, there were 24,397 HIV diagnosed black-Africans and 2,068 HIV diagnosed black-Caribbeans seen for HIV care in the UK, which accounted for 35% and 3% of all HIV-diagnosed persons accessing HIV care, respectively. In the past decade, the number of individuals seen for HIV care increased almost four-fold among black Africans (6,730 in 2001 to 24,397 in 2010) and three-fold among black Caribbeans (672 in 2001 to 2,068 in 2010).

In 2010, where information was available, the majority of HIV diagnosed black-Africans seen for HIV care acquired their infection through heterosexual contact (93%; 22,312/23,987); two-thirds of all heterosexually-acquired infections were among black-Africans (65%; 22,312/34,126). The proportion of black-Caribbeans who acquired their infection through sex between men was (30%; 615/2,017) compared to 1.6% (393/23,987) respectively) among black-Africans.

In England, the number of HIV diagnosed black-Africans was highest in London in 2010 (44%; 10,277/23,244). This was followed by East of England SHA (10%; 2,213) and West Midlands SHA (8%; 1,897).

The number of HIV diagnosed black-Caribbeans in England were also highest in London (70%; 1,429/2,041). This was followed by West Midlands SHA (10%; 195) and North West (4%; 81).

Where information was available, 84% (20,243/23,980) of HIV diagnosed black Africans and 76% (1,565/2,046) HIV diagnosed black-Caribbeans received anti-retroviral therapy.

Last reviewed: 30 August 2011