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Global summary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, December 2003: 

Global summary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, December 2003 The ranges around the estimates in this table define the boundaries within which the actual numbers lie, based on the best available information. These ranges are more precise than those of previous years, and work is under way to increase even further the precision of the estimates that will be published mid-2004. Number of people living with HIV/AIDS Total 40 million (34 – 46 million) Adults 37 million (31 – 43 million) Children under 15 years 2.5 million (2.1 – 2.9 million) People newly infected with HIV in 2003 Total 5 million (4.2 – 5.8 million) Adults 4.2 million (3.6 – 4.8 million) Children under 15 years 700 000 (590 000 – 810 000) AIDS deaths in 2003 Total 3 million (2.5 – 3.5 million) Adults 2.5 million (2.1 – 2.9 million) Children under 15 years 500 000 (420 000 – 580 000)

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* The proportion of adults [15 to 49 years of age] living with HIV/AIDS in 2003, using 2003 population numbers Regional HIV/AIDS statistics and features, end of 2003 The ranges around the estimates in this table define the boundaries within which the actual numbers lie, based on the best available information. These ranges are more precise than those of previous years, and work is under way to increase even further the precision of the estimates that will be published mid-2004.

Global estimates for adults and childrenend 2003: 

Global estimates for adults and children end 2003 People living with HIV/AIDS New HIV infections in 2003 Deaths due to HIV/AIDS in 2003 40 million [34 – 46 million] 5 million [4.2 – 5.8 million] 3 million [2.5 – 3.5 million]

Adults and children estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS as of end 2003: 

Adults and children estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS as of end 2003 Total: 34 – 46 million Western Europe 520 000 – 680 000 North Africa andamp; Middle East 470 000 – 730 000 Sub-Saharan Africa 25.0 – 28.2 million Eastern Europe andamp; Central Asia 1.2 – 1.8 million South andamp; South-East Asia 4.6 – 8.2 million Australia andamp; New Zealand 12 000 – 18 000 North America 790 000 – 1.2 million Caribbean 350 000 – 590 000 Latin America 1.3 – 1.9 million East Asia andamp; Pacific 700 000 – 1.3 million

Estimated number of adults and childrennewly infected with HIV during 2003: 

Estimated number of adults and children newly infected with HIV during 2003 Total: 4.2 – 5.8 million Western Europe 30 000 – 40 000 North Africa andamp; Middle East 43 000 – 67 000 Sub-Saharan Africa 3.0 – 3.4 million Eastern Europe andamp; Central Asia 180 000 – 280 000 East Asia andamp; Pacific 150 000 – 270 000 South andamp; South-East Asia 610 000 – 1.1 million Australia andamp; New Zealand 700 – 1 000 North America 36 000 – 54 000 Caribbean 45 000 – 80 000 Latin America 120 000 – 180 000

Estimated adult and child deaths from HIV/AIDS during 2003: 

Estimated adult and child deaths from HIV/AIDS during 2003 Total: 2.5 – 3.5 million Western Europe 2 600 – 3 400 North Africa andamp; Middle East 35 000 – 50 000 Sub-Saharan Africa 2.2 – 2.4 million Eastern Europe andamp; Central Asia 23 000 – 37 000 East Asia andamp; Pacific 32 000 – 58 000 South andamp; South-East Asia 330 000 – 590 000 Australia andamp; New Zealand andlt;100 North America 12 000 – 18 000 Caribbean 30 000 – 50 000 Latin America 49 000 – 70 000

Children (<15 years) estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS as of end 2003: 

Children (andlt;15 years) estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS as of end 2003 Western Europe 5 000 – 7 000 North Africa andamp; Middle East 31 000 – 49 000 Sub-Saharan Africa 2.0 – 2.2 million Eastern Europe andamp; Central Asia 9 000 – 15 000 East Asia andamp; Pacific 6 000 – 12 000 South andamp; South-East Asia 110 000 – 190 000 Australia andamp; New Zealand andlt; 200 North America 8 000 – 12 000 Caribbean 19 000 – 31 000 Latin America 37 000 – 50 000 Total: 2.1 – 2.9 million

Estimated deaths in children (<15 years) from HIV/AIDS during 2003: 

Estimated deaths in children (andlt;15 years) from HIV/AIDS during 2003 Western Europe andlt; 100 North Africa andamp; Middle East 6 000 – 10 000 Sub-Saharan Africa 400 000 – 540 000 Eastern Europe andamp; Central Asia andlt; 100 East Asia andamp; Pacific 1 000 – 3 000 South andamp; South-East Asia 20 000 – 39 000 Australia andamp; New Zealand andlt; 100 North America andlt; 100 Caribbean 4 000 – 8 000 Latin America 4 000 – 6 000 Total: 420 000 – 580 000

Estimated number of children (<15 years) newly infected with HIV during 2003: 

Estimated number of children (andlt;15 years) newly infected with HIV during 2003 Western Europe andlt; 500 North Africa andamp; Middle East 8 000 – 12 000 Sub-Saharan Africa 580 000 – 660 000 Eastern Europe andamp; Central Asia 800 – 1 200 East Asia andamp; Pacific 2 500 – 5 000 South andamp; South-East Asia 32 000 – 58 000 Australia andamp; New Zealand andlt; 100 North America andlt; 500 Caribbean 5 000 – 9 000 Latin America 8 000 – 12 000 Total: 590 000 – 810 000

About 14 000 new HIV infections a day in 2003: 

About 14 000 new HIV infections a day in 2003 More than 95% are in low and middle income countries Almost 2000 are in children under 15 years of age About 12 000 are in persons aged 15 to 49 years, of whom: almost 50% are women about 50% are 15–24 year olds

End-2003 global HIV/AIDS estimatesChildren (<15 years) : 

Children living with HIV/AIDS New HIV infections in 2003 Deaths due to HIV/AIDS in 2003 End-2003 global HIV/AIDS estimates Children (andlt;15 years) 2.5 million [2.1 – 2.9 million] 700 000 [590 000 – 810 000] 500 000 [420 000 – 580 000]