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People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH)
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Why Is This Important?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Currently, there is no effective cure. However, with proper medical care HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.
Definition
Number of persons living with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in a subpopulation
Data Source
Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System; Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services; New Jersey Department of Health(https://www.nj.gov/health/hiv/)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Number of persons living with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in a specific subpopulation |
| Denominator: | n/a |
How Are We Doing?
Over two-thirds of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in New Jersey are male, although the number of PLWH gradually increased among all genders from 2010 through 2022. In the same time period, over 40 percent of the PLWH in New Jersey were Black, almost one third were Hispanic, and almost one-fifth were White. Between 2021 and 2022 there was a 2 percent increase among Hispanics, a 2 percent decrease among Whites, and 3 percent decrease among Blacks.