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HIV in Canada-Surveillance Report, 2017
1Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON.
Summary
New HIV diagnoses in Canada rose slightly in 2017, with increases observed since 2014. Data shows higher rates in males and the 30-39 age group, with men who have sex with men most affected.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
Background:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health concern.
- An estimated 1.8 million new HIV infections occurred worldwide in 2017.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive overview of reported HIV cases in Canada.
- Analysis covers geographic location, sex, age, exposure category, and race/ethnicity from 1985 to 2017.
- Focus is on the most recent epidemiological data.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) national HIV/AIDS Surveillance System.
- Incorporated data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canadian Perinatal HIV Surveillance Program.
- Employed descriptive statistics, with data validated by provincial and territorial health authorities.
Main Results:
- Canada reported 2,402 new HIV diagnoses in 2017, a 3% increase from 2016 and 17.1% since 2014.
- The highest diagnosis rate was in Saskatchewan (15.5 per 100,000), with males and the 30-39 age group showing higher rates.
- Men who have sex with men represented 46.4% of adult cases; 835 HIV-positive migrants entered Canada.
Conclusions:
- Reported HIV cases in Canada showed a slight increase in number and rate in 2017 compared to 2016.
- Further analysis is required to understand if this reflects increased transmission, testing, reporting changes, or migration.
- Continued surveillance is crucial for effective HIV/AIDS public health strategies.
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