Deaths of Persons with an AIDS Diagnosis

Deaths of Person with an Aids diagnosis in USA

In 2007, the estimated number of deaths of persons with an AIDS diagnosis in the United States and dependent areas was 18,089. In the 50 states and the District of Columbia, this included 17,613 adults and adolescents, and 6 children under age 13 years.

The cumulative estimated number of deaths of persons with an AIDS diagnosis in the United States and dependent areas, through 2007, was 597,499. In the 50 states and the District of Columbia, this included 571,453 adults and adolescents, and 4,931 children under age 13 years.

Deaths of persons with an AIDS diagnosis may be due to any cause.

Estimated numbers resulted from statistical adjustment that accounted for delays in reporting to the health department (but not for incomplete reporting) and missing risk factor information, where appropriate. Because of delays in reporting of deaths, data are only available through the end of 2007. The exclusion of data from the most recent year allows at least 18 months for deaths of persons with an AIDS diagnosis to be reported.
Totals include persons of unknown race/ethnicity. Because totals for the estimated numbers were calculated independently of the values for the subpopulations, the subpopulation values may not equal the totals.