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AIDS trends in Europe: decrease in the west, increase in the east
FF Hamers1, A.M. Downs, J Alix
1EuroHIV, Institut de Veille Sanitaire, St Maurice, France.
Summary
In 1996, AIDS cases in Europe reached 24,920, with a cumulative total of 185,808. This marks a significant point in the epidemic's progression.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) European Region has been monitoring Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases since the epidemic began.
- Paediatric cases represent a specific demographic within the overall AIDS burden.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the number of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases in the WHO European Region for 1996.
- To provide the cumulative total of AIDS cases, including paediatric cases, up to the end of 1996.
Main Methods:
- Data collection and reporting of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases.
- Analysis of annual and cumulative case numbers, with a focus on paediatric cases (<13 years).
Main Results:
- In 1996, 24,920 new Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases were reported in the WHO European Region.
- The cumulative total of AIDS cases reached 185,808 by the end of 1996.
- Paediatric cases (<13 years) accounted for 6,969 (4%) of the cumulative total.
Conclusions:
- The year 1996 represented a critical juncture in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic within the WHO European Region.
- The ongoing reporting of paediatric cases highlights the continued impact on a vulnerable population.