HIV is now diagnosed more often in straight people than gay & bisexual men

Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency has revealed that heterosexual people in the country are now contracting HIV at higher rates than gay and bisexual men.

In 2020, 49% of new HIV cases were diagnosed in heterosexuals, while 45% were diagnosed in gay and bisexual men.

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Experts say that the rise in cases among heterosexuals can in part be attributed to the fact that this group does not feel as at risk for contracting HIV and so does not take the proper precautions.

For example, the data shows that in 2020, as a result of the pandemic, HIV testing by sexual health services decreased 33% among heterosexuals and only 7% among gay and bisexual men.

“Not only did I never consider I could be living with HIV, neither did my doctor,” a heterosexual woman named Jackie told GB News. “I had no idea that women could get HIV until…

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