In 2008 MSM accounted for:
- 42% of people seen for HIV care, 38% of all new HIV diagnoses in - 83% of newly diagnosed MSM acquired their infection in the UK. (HIV
in the UK: facts and statistics, Terrance Higgins Trust) Amongst MSM, the greatest number of new diagnoses were in men aged 2534, representing 37% of MSM newly diagnosed with HIV in 2008. In 2008one in five gay men receiving HIV care was over 50, and a further 6% were over 60. (www.tht.org.uk : HIV in the UK: facts and statistics) In GUM clinics, the uptake of HIV testing among MSM continues to increase reaching 86%, compared to 84% in 2006. Despite the increase in HIV testing,almost 1 in 5 MSM are still diagnosed after the point at which treatment would normally begin. (HPA March 2009)