West Midlands data

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New Diagnoses of HIV

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In 2010, as reported to end of June 2011, there were 460 new HIV diagnoses. The 2010 figure represents a 104% increase on the 225 new diagnoses in 2001. The overall UK increase since 2001 was 29%. Figures for 2010 are likely to rise as further reports are received. In 2010, an estimated 34% of newly diagnosed individuals acquired their infection heterosexually and were of black African ethnicity (UK average 31%) and 32% acquired their infection through sex between men and were of white ethnicity (UK average 37%). The increase of 235 new diagnoses over this time period is the largest numerical increase seen in any UK area.

Accessing HIV care

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There were 4,523 HIV diagnosed persons (all ages) resident in the West Midlands who accessed HIV-related care in 2010. The West Midlands had the largest proportional increase in the number of residents accessing HIV-related care over the last decade (401%; from 903 in 2001). More than one-third (36%; 1,496) were infected through sex between men and 60% (2,501) were infected through heterosexual sex.

West Midlands STIs Data

STI Annual Data Tables

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Last reviewed: 31 August 2011