Disproportionate Increase of New Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS Infection by Sex and Age - China, 2007-2018.

ABSTRACT

What is already known about this topic? The annual rates of newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS among total population is increasing in China, yet HIV/AIDS in older adults has received little attention. What is added by this report? The overall rates of new diagnosis of HIV/AIDS per 100,000 populations increased 3.26 and 2.18 times among male and female in all ages from 2007 to 2018, respectively. Among adults aged ≥60 years, the rate increased 10.41 times (1.35 to 14.06 per 100,000) from 2007 to 2018. Male adults aged 60-69 and 70-79 years and female aged 50-59 and 60-69 years had the highest increasing rates among all groups. What are the implications for public health practice? This study highlights the need to strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention among older adults. Health education and other effective measurements might be used to prevent HIV/AIDS among this group.