HIV/AIDS Epidemic Disproportionately Affects Women
In sub-Saharan Africa, women make up 61% of HIV cases. Burden on Women Source: UNAIDS and WHO, Proportion of women with HIV is increasing in other regions.
Young Women Are Disproportionately Affected HIV among 15- to 24-year- olds in sub-Saharan Africa Source: UNAIDS, % young women 25% young men
HIV Prevalence among Youth Source: DHS for Dominican Republic 2002, Cameroon 2004, Kenya 2003, Zambia Percentage of 15- to 24-year-old women and men
Example: Prevalence of HIV in Kenya Source: DHS for Kenya, Percentage of population by sex and age
Pregnant Women Share Burden In many countries of southern Africa, one in three pregnant women are living with HIV. Source: UNAIDS, 2006; UNAIDS, 2006.
HIV in Children Source: UNAIDS and WHO, million among adults New HIV infections worldwide, ,000 among children
Children Orphaned by AIDS Consequences: Psychosocial impact Health risks Nutritional deficiencies Economic deprivation Increase in HIV infection risk