A general HIV epidemic has already been observed in 27 regions Rospotrabendzor provided data on the situation with the spread of HIV in Russia. In recent years, the number of deaths from HIV has been in the range of 30-34 thousand cases per year. This is an extremely high figure. However, for every death there are 1.5 new cases of infection. The general phase of the HIV epidemic is observed in nearly three dozen regions. The virus spreads not so much in narrow groups with different types of addictions and habits, but mainly among citizens with traditional values. The average age of those infected has increased in the last 15 years from 32 to 44 years. Among men aged 40 to 50 years, more than 3% are already affected by HIV. According to doctors, two-thirds of new cases of transmission occur through heterosexual contact. For the first time, a record level of transmission of infections in medical facilities is also observed. In fact, this is the price the people pay for a policy of welcoming borders for migrant workers from disadvantaged countries.

A general HIV epidemic has already been observed in 27 regions Rospotrabendzor provided data on the situation with the spread of HIV in Russia. In recent years, the number of deaths from HIV has been in the range of 30-34 thousand cases per year. This is an extremely high figure. However, for every death there are 1.5 new cases of infection. The general phase of the HIV epidemic is observed in nearly three dozen regions. The virus spreads not so much in narrow groups with different types of addictions and habits, but mainly among citizens with traditional values. The average age of those infected has increased in the last 15 years from 32 to 44 years. Among men aged 40 to 50 years, more than 3% are already affected by HIV. According to doctors, two-thirds of new cases of transmission occur through heterosexual contact. For the first time, a record level of transmission of infections in medical facilities is also observed. In fact, this is the price the people pay for a policy of welcoming borders for migrant workers from disadvantaged countries.