Huge rise in HIV cases in south-west
There's been a huge rise in HIV cases in the south-west, new government data shows.
In 2023, 447 South West residents were newly diagnosed with HIV, accounting for 7% of new diagnoses in England. This represents a rise of 102% from 2022.
Heterosexual contact was the largest infection route for new diagnoses in South West residents in 2023 (75%).
- What is behind this huge rise in cases?
- What advice do you have for people to protect themselves from HIV?
