While it’s true a person living in Houston is more likely to be living with HIV than other parts of the country, the distribution of who these people are is not equal across demographics like race, sex, and age.
Percentage of people living with HIV
By Race/Ethnicity
35.5%
Black
36%
Hispanic
22%
White
By Sex
Male
Female
79.2%
20.8%
3.6%
19.8%
22.7%
23.3%
30.7%
Ages
By Age
* This data reflects the current statistics of HIV in Texas. Courtesy of AIDSVu.
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* This data reflects the current statistics of HIV in Texas. Courtesy of AIDSVu.
Late HIV diagnosis
For public health, late diagnosis shows how far public health programs have to go to be more effective. Promoting HIV testing, awareness, and access to healthcare services is essential for addressing the challenges posed by late HIV diagnosis and improving health outcomes.
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Number of new HIV diagnoses that were diagnosed late, 2021:
20.9%
Percentage of new HIV diagnoses that were diagnosed late, 2021:
