Aldakila's Posterous

FACT 1 – HIV infection is on the rise with an average of 400 people diagnosed each year for the past 6 years.

FACT 2 – More people than ever are living with HIV; over 3800 people living in Scotland are diagnosed as HIV positive.

FACT 3 – People with HIV still experience stigma and discrimination because of misunderstandings and prejudice about HIV.

FACT 4 – Over the past year Scotland's clinics saw 3254 individuals for HIV treatment and care.

FACT 5 – There is no cure for HIV and although treatments can be effective, the condition remains a serious and complex public health challenge.

FACT 6 – Almost one fifth of people with HIV are presenting late for treatment, leading to a significantly lower life expectancy than those who are diagnosed early.

FACT 7 – The majority of new cases of HIV are transmitted through unprotected sex.

FACT 8 – Men who have sex with men are at an increased risk of HIV however transmission through heterosexual sex is on the rise within Scotland.

FACT 9 – In 2010, nearly 40% of new cases of HIV diagnosed in Scotland, are believed to have been contracted within Scotland.

FACT 10 - HIV treatment is highly cost effective and can enable people to live relatively healthy lives reducing the burden on the NHS and allowing many to continue in employment and make a real contribution for themselves, their community and the economy.

For more information on HIV and HIV in Scotland contact HIV Scotland:

Web: www.hivscotland.com
Email: info@hivscotland.com
Tel: 0131 558 3713

Scotland's HIV organisations are speaking out on behalf of people living with HIV and calling for increased investment for prevention, testing and treatment of HIV from the next Scottish Government.

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