HIV infections predominantly occur through sexual transmission, with anal sex having a greater risk. In 2022, the CDC estimated around 31,800 new infections, predominantly affecting sexual minority men. Drug use is a critical factor, linked to higher instances of unprotected sex and increased HIV risk. Notably, transgender women face an alarmingly high risk of infection, with odds as much as 48.8 times greater than the general population. The interplay between drug use, sexual behavior, and relationship agreements significantly shapes health outcomes among these populations.
The overwhelming majority of new HIV infections are sexually transmitted, with anal intercourse presenting a higher transmission risk compared to vaginal intercourse.
The CDC estimated around 31,800 new HIV infections in the U.S. in 2022, with a significant proportion linked to sexual transmission, particularly among sexual minority men.
Drug use significantly correlates with an increased likelihood of engaging in condomless sex, thus elevating the risk of HIV transmission in those behaviors.
Among transgender women, the odds of HIV acquisition can be as high as 48.8 times greater than the general population, highlighting severe disparities.
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