Fact Sheet on the Global Impact of HIV/AIDS on Youth
While HIV/AIDS has always been an epidemic of young people, current trends indicate that this may well be but the tip of the iceberg. HIV/AIDS among young people is already high in many countries around the world, and young people already make up a significant portion of new infections. This fact sheet provides an overview of the impact of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic on young people, including data on prevalence and incidence, why adolescents are vulnerable to HIV, which young people are at particular risk, and the role of prevention.
