National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) highlights HIV’s disproportionate impact on young people across the United States. This NYHAAD, we are highlighting data on the HIV epidemic’s impact on youth living with or at risk for HIV.
In 2023, young people aged 13-24 accounted for 18% of all new HIV diagnoses nationwide.
HIV disproportionately impacts young people who are Black, with Black youth accounting for 47% of new HIV diagnoses among youth (13-24) in 2023. Black women and girls made up 50% of all young women and girls (aged 13-24) newly diagnosed with HIV in 2023.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has proven extremely effective in preventing new HIV diagnoses. In 2024, teenagers and young adults had the greatest unmet need for PrEP among all age groups – for every 1 person between the ages of 13-24 diagnosed with HIV, only 9 people in the same age group use PrEP.
Viral suppression refers to reducing the amount of HIV in the blood (viral load) to an undetectable level through consistent antiretroviral therapy (ART). When a person achieves and maintains viral suppression, they stay healthier and have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to sexual partners. In 2023, only 69% of young people living with HIV had achieved viral suppression, falling short of the 2030 Ending the HIV Epidemic goal of 90%.
Factors such as a lack of thorough sex education and a lack of HIV testing have contributed significantly to youth risk for HIV. In 2023, only 37% of 18–24-year-olds reported having ever been tested for HIV – meaning many people in this age group may be unaware of their HIV status.
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In 2023, young people ages 13–24 accounted for 18% of all new HIV diagnoses nationwide.
At the same time, only 69% of young people living with HIV had achieved viral suppression, falling short of the national goal.
This #NYHAAD highlights the importance of expanding access to testing, treatment, and prevention for youth across the U.S.
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Young people have the greatest unmet need for PrEP among all age groups.
For every 1 person ages 13–24 diagnosed with HIV, only 9 people in the same age group are using PrEP.
This #NYHAAD underscores the need to improve access to HIV prevention tools for adolescents and young adults.
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HIV continues to disproportionately impact young people who are Black.
In 2023, Black youth accounted for 47% of new HIV diagnoses among people ages 13–24, and Black women and girls made up 50% of new diagnoses among young women and girls.
This #NYHAAD, we recognize the importance of culturally responsive prevention, testing, and care.
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In 2023, young people ages 13–24 accounted for 18% of all new HIV diagnoses nationwide.
Only 69% of youth living with HIV are virally suppressed—below national goals.
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Young people have the greatest unmet need for PrEP.
For every 1 person ages 13–24 diagnosed with #HIV, only 9 are using PrEP.
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In 2023, Black youth accounted for 47% of new HIV diagnoses among ages 13–24.
Among young women and girls, 50% of new diagnoses were among Black youth.
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