BBP Statistics and References
HIV
Statistics
| Michigan (2013) | United States (2013) | Global (2013) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People living with HIV/AIDS | 19,100 | 1.2 million | 35 million |
| People infected with HIV/AIDS per year | 789 | 50,000 | 2.1 million |
| Deaths due to AIDS related illness | 63 | 13,712 (2012) | 1.5 million |
Sources: Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO)
Resources
- U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Current treatment guidelines from the CDC
- Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents, National Institutes of Health
Hepatitis B
Statistics
- Approximately 19,800 new infections in 2013
- The greatest decline has happened among children and adolescents due to routine hepatitis B vaccination
- An estimated 50% of infected individuals over age 5 have symptoms
- Only about 5% of people infected after the age of 5 develop chronic disease
- An estimated 700,000-1.4 million Americans are chronically infected
- Approximately 1873 deaths occur from HBV-related illness each year
Resources
- Information for Health Professionals from the CDC
- Hepatitis B Fact Sheet, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Hepatitis C Resources
- Hepatitis C: An Epidemic For Anyone, A public health awareness site providing extensive information about HCV
- Hepatitis Central