2018 HIV/AIDS Statistics – Facts on Rates, Cost & More

In the 1980s, at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, more than 59,000 Americans lost their lives to this brutal disease. The $146.6 billion that federal funding have contributed to the battle against AIDS, just since 2012, is paying off. But the fight is far from over.

AIDS still claims far too many lives. And HIV is still far too costly, increasing the average patient’s healthcare costs by roughly 20%. So to help build awareness for this important cause, WalletHub put together an infographic filled with HIV/AIDS factoids and consulted a panel of experts about the disease’s various costs. You can find everything below.

Ask The Experts: HIV/AIDS Then & Now

To gain a better understanding of the fight against HIV/AIDS, WalletHub posed the following questions to a panel of experts. You can check out their bios and responses below.

1. Do you believe we will have a cure for HIV/AIDS in the next 50 years?
2. How can state and local authorities work to reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS?
3. Should the government mandate pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) be covered by all insurance plans, including Medicaid?