According to recent data from the CDC's HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report, HIV infections among men dropped an estimated 12% from 2018 to 2022, with the largest decrease among men aged 13 to 24. Among men aged 25 to 64, there was no change; the 25 to 34 age group accounted entirely for the overall decrease. Data on men over 65 was considered unreliable, though the study noted that infections in this group seem to be low. Black men experienced the largest decrease in HIV infections, with an 18% drop, yet they still had the highest number of infections overall in 2022. Regionally, the South saw a 16% decrease, while other areas had no change. The most significant reduction from 2018 to 2022 was among men aged 13 to 24, with a 30% decrease in HIV infections. In a recent CDC report, it was discovered that over 80% of individuals diagnosed with HIV accessed care within a month of diagnosis. Additionally, 65% achieved viral suppression in 2022, potentially explaining the observed change. A 2023 CDC study revealed a 12% drop in HIV cases among young people from 2017 to 2021, mainly affecting gay and bisexual men aged 13 to 24. The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute highlighted the decline as positive but emphasized persistently high rates, casting doubt on the U.S.'s ability to achieve the CDC's 90% HIV transmission reduction goal by 2030. #Queer Up Health