TOP 3 countries with highest HIV infection rates

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2024-06-02 15:05

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Health Care

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Lesotho+ Zimbabwe | Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49) South Africa | Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49)

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# HIV prevalence index The **HIV prevalence index** measures the proportion of **people aged 15–49** who are living with **HIV**. - From **2012 to 2021**, **South Africa**, **Lesotho**, and **Zimbabwe** were among the countries with the highest infection rates. - In **2012**, **Lesotho** had the highest prevalence rate at **24.6%** of the population. - In the following years, both **Lesotho** and **Zimbabwe** saw a slight decline in their **HIV prevalence rates**. - Meanwhile, rates in **South Africa** have remained relatively stable.

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