HIV Cases in Indonesia Continue to Rise, AIDS Cases Show a Decreasing Trend
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The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) recorded a continuous increase in the number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases from 2010 to 2019. The number reached 50,282 cases in 2019, a 7.78% increase compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, the number of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases has fluctuated, trending downwards. In fact, Kemenkes recorded a 30.95% decrease in AIDS cases in 2019, reaching 7,036 cases. This is the lowest number since 2010.
By province, the highest number of HIV cases occurred in East Java, with 8,935 cases. Meanwhile, the highest number of AIDS cases occurred in Central Java, with 1,613 cases.
The majority of HIV/AIDS sufferers are male. Based on age, the highest number of sufferers are aged 25-49 years.
The high number of HIV cases in Indonesia is partly due to risky sexual behavior. Furthermore, it is attributed to the low level of public awareness regarding risky sexual behavior, prevention of unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases.
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