Description: This indicator provides information about the rate of persons living with HIV (persons per 100,000 population).Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a significant public health concern, with more than 59,000 Los Angeles County residents estimated to be currently living with HIV. Certain communities, such as low-income communities, communities of color, and sexual and gender minority communities, bear a disproportionate burden of this epidemic. The Ending the HIV Epidemic national initiative strives to eliminate the US HIV epidemic by 2030, focusing on four key strategies: Diagnose, Treat, Prevent, and Respond. Achieving this goal requires a collaborative effort involving cities, community organizations, faith-based institutions, healthcare professionals, and businesses. Together, they can create an environment that promotes prevention, reduces stigma, and empowers individuals to safeguard themselves and their partners from HIV. Stakeholders can advance health equity by focusing on the most affected communities and sub-populations.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.
Copyright Text: Indicator generated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Data for calculating this indicator came from the following sources: [1] Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, HIV Surveillance System, 2022; [2] Provisional 2022 population estimates prepared by Hedderson Demographic Services for the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department