Aids un says 1 million people lost their lives in 2016
According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), approximately 1.8 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2016. This number includes both adults and children who died from HIV-related causes, such as opportunistic infections and cancers.
It's worth noting that while 1.8 million deaths is a significant number, it's a decline from the peak of 2.3 million AIDS-related deaths in 2005. This decline is attributed to the scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other HIV prevention and treatment efforts.
Here is the breakdown of AIDS-related deaths by region in 2016, according to UNAIDS:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: 1.4 million deaths
- Asia and the Pacific: 240,000 deaths
- Latin America and the Caribbean: 140,000 deaths
- Eastern Europe and Central Asia: 110,000 deaths
- Western and Central Europe: 20,000 deaths
- North America: 10,000 deaths
- Middle East and North Africa: 10,000 deaths
It's important to note that these numbers are estimates and may vary depending on the source and methodology used. However, they provide a general idea of the scope of the AIDS epidemic and the need for continued efforts to prevent new infections and provide treatment and care to those affected.