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|May 1, 1997
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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:

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  • 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.