New Diagnoses National Overview
The national HIV and AIDS new diagnoses and deaths database held at the Centre for Infections collects demographic and epidemiological information on adults (aged 15 years and older) who are newly diagnosed with HIV within England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Further demographic and epidemiological information on new diagnoses in Scotland are collected from Health Protection Scotland and for paediatric cases from the Institute of Child Health. On a six monthly basis, this information is collated to produce the number of individuals newly diagnosed with HIV in the United Kingdom, providing an understanding of the current epidemic and at risk groups.
New HIV diagnoses tables:
- National tables:
hivsti HIVND National Tables 2009 Qtr 1.pdf (PDF, 163 KB)
New HIV diagnoses graphs:
A brief description of the graphs in the slide set is provided below
New Diagnoses National Overview Slideset 2009Q1 (PowerPoint Presentation, 489 KB)
If you intend to include any of the following graphs in a presentation or publication please ensure the slides are not modified and that the Health Protection Agency is cited.
New HIV and AIDS diagnoses in the UK, and deaths among HIV infected individuals.1999 - 2008 (PDF, 133 KB)
A total of 7,298 persons (4,614 men and 2,684) were diagnosed with HIV in 2008. Since 2003, the number of reported first AIDS diagnoses in infected persons has decreased year on year. In 2008, there were 611 first AIDS diagnoses. The number of deaths among HIV infected persons has remained stable over the past ten years. In 2008 there were 525 deaths among HIV infected persons. Both the number of first AIDS diagnoses and deaths are likely to rise as further reports are received.
New HIV dignoses in the UK by exposure category 1999 - 2008 (PDF, 151 KB)
After adjusting for missing information, an estimated 58% (4220) of persons newly diagnosed in 2008 acquired their infection heterosexually and 38% (2760) through sex between men. Whereas numbers of new diagnoses among persons infected heterosexually are declining from a peak of 5020 in 2004, diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be reported at a high level.
New HIV diagnoses in the UK by prevention group and estimated world region of infection 2008.pdf (PDF, 122 KB)
In 2008, among newly diagnosed MSM, 82% acquired their infection within the UK and 86% were of white ethnicity. In contrast, the majority of persons infected heterosexually were of black-African ethnicity (66%) and acquired their infection abroad (76%). Amongst those heterosexuals infected abroad, 83% acquired their infection in sub-Saharan Africa. It is important to note that although the majority of newly diagnosed persons infected heterosexually still acquire their infection abroad, between 2002 and 2008 the estimated number infected in the UK more than doubled (490 to 1130). New HIV diagnoses among injecting drug users remains low in the UK with 152 new diagnoses in 2008. Among Injecting drug users 63% probably acquired their infection within the UK.
New HIV diagnoses in the UK by area of diagnoses and prevention group 2008 (PDF, 145 KB)
In 2008, the highest number of new HIV diagnoses continued to be reported in London (3059). The highest number of new HIV diagnoses outside London was in the North West Strategic Health Authority (SHA) followed by the West Midlands. East of England SHA presented the largest proportion of new HIV diagnoses that were among persons of black-African ethnicity and were acquired heterosexually (58%). North West SHA presented the largest proportion of new HIV diagnoses that were among white MSM (44%).
Percentage increase in first HIV diagnoses in the UK by area of diagnosis 1999 - 2008.pdf (PDF, 135 KB)
Northern Ireland followed by Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands presented the largest proportional increases in new diagnoses between 1999 and 2008. London continues to present with the largest numerical increase. Numbers of new diagnoses in 2008 are likely to rise as further reports are received and therefore proportional increases presented are likely to be underestimated.
Last reviewed: 17 September 2009
