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Islamic Republic of Iran HIV/AIDS country profile 2020

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Epidemic estimates

 

2020

Adult (15 to 49) HIV prevalence

<0.1 [<0.1–0.2]

Adults and children living with HIV

54 000 [39 000–130 000]

New HIV infections

2400 [1000–11 000]

AIDS-related deaths

3200 [2000–7100]

Epidemic transition

Percentage change in new HIV infections since 2010

-51%

Percentage change in AIDS-related deaths since 2010

-12%

Elimination of mother-to-child transmission

Data on key populations

 

Sex workers

Gay men and other men who have sex with men

People who inject drugs

Estimated size of population

138 000

90 000

HIV prevalence

1.6

3.1

Know their HIV status

67.1


52.9

Antiretroviral therapy coverage

16.7

HIV cascade of care 2020