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KMID : 1143420190120331182
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Public Health Weekly Report
2019 Volume.12 No. 33 p.1182 ~ p.1188
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HIV/AIDS notifications in Korea, 2018
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Jung Sang-Oun
Cha Jeong-Ok
Yun Jae-Kyu
Kong In-Sik
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Abstract
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The number of notified new HIV infection cases has increased from 1,190 in 2017 to 1,206 in 2018. Among them, male accounted for 1,100 cases (91.2%). The age group 20-29 years accounted for the highest percentage of cases (32.8%), followed by 30-39 years (27.2%), and 40-49 years (17.5%). HIV screening sites were 59.4% in hospitals and 31.7% in public
health centers. The rate for new patients in HIV infection tests to diagnose the cause of the disease in the medical
institution is found to be 32.2% (292 patients), with the most common reason. And all patients responded with the pathway
of sexually transmitted infection. The Republic of Korea has launched "Early detection, Treatment through a continuum of
care, Improved quality of life" strategy to achieve the global goal, in cooperation with central, local governments and the
private sector. The government plans to intensify HIV/AIDS prevention and management with a strengthened strategy of
‘Ending AIDS Epidemic by 2030.’
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KEYWORD
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Surveillance
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