To: Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County
Department or Agency Name(s): Department of Health Services
Staff Name and Phone Number: Tina Rivera, 707-565-4774; Dr. Kismet Baldwin, 707-565-4599
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Recommended Action:
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Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming December 1, 2022 as World AIDS Day in Sonoma County.
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Executive Summary:
Initiated in 1998 and observed on December 1, World AIDS Day was the first time ever a health day was observed globally. The day is an opportunity for everyone around the world to come together in the fight against the disease and stand in solidarity to support those suffering from HIV, as well as remember those who lost their lives to this illness.
Discussion:
World AIDS Day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the AIDS pandemic spread by the spread of HIV infection, and to mourning those who have died of the disease. An estimated 40 million people worldwide have died of AIDS since 1981, and an estimated 37 million are living with HIV, making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history. Despite recent improvements in treatment, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which more than 250,000 are children.
The HIV Service Providers Coalition of HIV prevention and care agencies are planning a number of events during the week surrounding World AIDS Day. These events are designed to increase awareness and understanding of human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), to promote testing for HIV and to encourage Sonoma County residents to get involved locally and globally by volunteering at or donating to one of the many local HIV prevention and care agencies in Sonoma County. This year’s theme, which marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day, is “Equalize.” Several local events scheduled for World AIDS Day are listed later in this report.
Statistics regarding HIV/AIDS globally, country-wide, state-wide, and county-wide are provided below to inform the reader and reinforce the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Global HIV/AIDS Statistics in 2021 (Source: WHO, UNAIDS)
• 38.4 million people globally were living with HIV.
• 28.7 million people were accessing antiretroviral therapy.
• An estimated 1.5 million people were newly infected with HIV.
o 300,000 reduction from 2017
• 650,000 people died from AIDS related illnesses.
o 290,000 reduction from 2017
• 40.1 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic.
United States HIV/AIDS Statistics for 2020 (Source: CDC)
• An estimated 30,635 persons were diagnosed with HIV infection.
• More than 1,070,604 people are living with HIV/AIDS.
• Nearly 1 in 7 people living with HIV (15%) are not aware of their status.
• 18,489 people have died from AIDS-related illness.
California HIV/AIDS Statistics in 2020 (Source: CDPH)
• 3,965 people received a new diagnosis of HIV infection.
• Approximately 139,703 persons are living with HIV infection.
Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Statistics in 2021 (Source: CDPH, eHARS)
• 28 people received a new diagnosis of HIV infection.
• 4 received a simultaneous diagnosis of HIV infection and AIDS.
• Approximately 1660 persons are living with HIV infection (including the projected 13% who are undiagnosed).
Events
Food For Thought - 21st Annual Dining Out for Life: Dozens of restaurants across the county partner with Food For Thought, to help promote the event and donate 25%-100% of their sales to the organization. Food For Thought uses the funds raised to provide food and nutrition support to people in our community living with HIV. Visit their webpage for how you can participate: https://www.fftfoodbank.org/dofl (See Attachment 2).
Santa Rosa Kaiser Permanente - Getting To Zero - See flyer provided as Attachment 3.
Prior Board Actions:
Most recently, on November 13, 2018 the Board adopted a resolution proclaiming December 1, 2018 as World AIDS Day in Sonoma County.
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Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Dining Out For Life Event Flyer
Attachment 3 - Santa Rosa Kaiser Permanente - Getting To Zero Event Flyer
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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