How many people are affected with HIV in the world?
According to UNAIDS Global Summary of the AIDS Epidemic December 2006,the number of people living with HIV in 2006 is estimated to be 39.5 million (34.1–47.1 million) – Adults 37.2 million (32.1–44.5 million) -Women 17.7 million (15.1–20.9 million) -Children under 15 years 2.3 million ( 1.7–3.5 million) People newly infected with HIV in 2006: Total 4.3 million (3.6–6.6 million) -Adults 3.8 million ( 3.2–5.7 million) -Children under 15 years 530 000 (410 000–660 000) AIDS deaths in 2006: Total 2.9 million (2.5–3.5 million) -Adults 2.6 million (2.2–3.0 million) – Children under 15 years 380 000 (290 000–500 000)
