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In 2009, there were an estimated 33.3 million people worldwide infected with HIV. [1] HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in South America vary from 0.20% in Bolivia to 1.50% in Trinidad and Tobago. [2]

Prevalence per country

Further information: List of countries by HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate

HIV/AIDS in Argentina

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.50%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Bolivia

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.20%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Brazil

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Chile

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate in Chile was estimated to be 0.30%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Colombia

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Ecuador

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate in Ecuador was estimated to be 0.30%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in French Guiana

HIV/AIDS in Guyana

In 2011 the adult prevalence rate in Guyana was estimated to be 1%. [2] [3]

HIV/AIDS in Paraguay

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Peru

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.50%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Suriname

In 2011, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 1.00%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Uruguay

In 2007, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.60%. [2]

HIV/AIDS in Venezuela

In 2001, the adult prevalence rate was estimated to be 0.70%. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Worldwide AIDS & HIV Statistics". Avert. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Central Intelligence Agency (2011). "CIA World Factbook - HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate". Archived from the original on 2011-10-30.
  3. ^ "HIV/AIDS prevalence has been reduced locally to 1% between 2009-2010". Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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