Ontario
has the highest number of positive HIV test reports in Canada
with a total of 23,305 (1985- 2002). Quebec has the second highest
number of positive test reports at 11,845 and B.C. at 11,147.
In 2002 there were 1,143 positive HIV tests reported in Ontario:
an increase from the 911 cases reported in 2001.
It has been estimated that 6,708 people have died of HIV/AIDS-related
illnesses in Ontario since 1977.
Men have accounted for 87% of all positive HIV test reports in
Ontario. Women have accounted for 13% of all positive HIV test
reports.
Mode of HIV Transmission
- Men
who have Sex with Men (MSM) 70%.
- Injection
Drug Users (IDU) 8%
- Heterosexual
contact 10%
HIV infection among women has been steadily increasing over the
years. Women account for 26% of adult positive HIV test reports.
Mode of HIV Transmission (for those cases where information is
available):
- Men
who have Sex with Men (MSM) 42%.
- Injection
Drug Users (IDU) 8%
- Heterosexual
contact 26%
- People
from countries where HIV is endemic 8%
| Health Region |
Total number of positive HIV test reports |
% of positive HIV test reports |
| Northern |
413 |
2% |
| Ottawa |
2,369 |
11% |
| Eastern |
556 |
2% |
| Toronto |
14,215 |
64% |
| Central East |
935 |
4% |
| Central West |
1,165 |
5% |
| Southwest |
1,594 |
7% |
| Unknown |
1,038 |
5% |
| Total |
22,285 |
100% |
1.Report on HIV/AIDS in Ontario, Robert S. Remis, MD, University
of Toronto, November 2002.
2.HIV and AIDS in Canada, Surveillance Report to December 31,
2002.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/aids-sida/haic-vsac1202/index.html
3.HIV/AIDS Epi Update, April 2003.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/epiu-aepi/index.html#HIV
Statistics
provided by AIDS Committee of Toronto website.
