Definition

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in a subpopulation

Numerator

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in a specific subpopulation

Denominator

Total number of persons living with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS

Why Is This Important?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Currently, there is no effective cure. However, with proper medical care HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.

Between 2010-2021, there were more males living with HIV/AIDS compared to females. The number of males and females living with HIV/AIDS has gradually increased during this time frame.

Data Notes

Data represent the estimated number of people living with HIV or AIDS who have been diagnosed, reported to the state, and are not known to have died. 2020 data should be interpreted with caution due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV testing, care related services, and changes in testing modality (e.g., self-testing).

Data Source

Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS); Division of HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Services; New Jersey Department of Health; [http://nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/hiv-aids/]

Between 2010-2021, there were more males living with HIV/AIDS compared to females. The number of males, females, and transwomen living with HIV/AIDS has gradually increased during this time frame.

Data Notes

Data represent the estimated number of people living with HIV or AIDS who have been diagnosed, reported to the state, and are not known to have died. **Number is too small to report; statistically unstable. "Transwomen" refers to transgender male-to-female. 2020 data should be interpreted with caution due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV testing, care related services, and changes in testing modality (e.g., self-testing).

Data Source

Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS); Division of HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Services; New Jersey Department of Health; [http://nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/hiv-aids/]

Between 2010-2021, more non-Hispanic Blacks were living with HIV/AIDS compared to other racial/ethnic groups. There was a gradual increase in the number of Hispanics, non-Hispanic Whites, and non-Hispanic Asian/PIs living with HIV/AIDS. Numbers for other races remained stable during this time span.

Data Notes

Data represent the estimated number of people living with HIV or AIDS who have been diagnosed, reported to the state, and are not known to have died. Data for White, Black, and Asian/PI do not include Hispanics. Hispanic ethnicity includes persons of any race. "Other Race" includes American Indian/Native Alaskan and other races not mentioned, all not Hispanic. 2020 data should be interpreted with caution due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV testing, care related services, and changes in testing modality (e.g., self-testing).

Data Source

Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS); Division of HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Services; New Jersey Department of Health; [http://nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/hiv-aids/]

Between 2010-2021, there was a distinct increase in the number of people living with HIV/AIDS among those aged 55-64 and 65+ years. There was also a visible increase in the number of people living with HIV/AIDS among those aged 25-34 years. During this same time frame, there was a decrease in the number of people living with HIV/AIDS among those aged 24 years and younger as well as those aged 35-54 years.

Data Notes

Data represent the estimated number of people living with HIV or AIDS who have been diagnosed, reported to the state, and are not known to have died. 2020 data should be interpreted with caution due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV testing, care related services, and changes in testing modality (e.g., self-testing).

Data Source

Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS); Division of HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Services; New Jersey Department of Health; [http://nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/hiv-aids/]

Between 2010-2021, there was an increase in people living with HIV/AIDS attributed to male-to-male sex (MSM), other/unknown adult risk factors, and heterosexual contact. There was a decrease among people living with HIV/AIDS attributed to injection drug use (PWID) and male-to-male sex coupled with injection drug use (MSM+PWID). The number of people living with HIV/AIDS attributed to pediatric exposure remained stable during this time frame.

Data Notes

Data represent the estimated number of people living with HIV or AIDS who have been diagnosed, reported to the state, and are not known to have died. 2020 data should be interpreted with caution due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV testing, care related services, and changes in testing modality (e.g., self-testing).

Data Source

Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS); Division of HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Services; New Jersey Department of Health; [http://nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/hiv-aids/]