Volume 12, Number 4—April 2006
Research
Emerging Pediatric HIV Epidemic Related to Migration
Douglas W. MacPherson*†
, Militza Zencovich‡, and Brian D. Gushulak*
, Militza Zencovich‡, and Brian D. Gushulak*
Table
Immigration applicants and HIV-positive pediatric applicants by immigration category and year
| Immigration applicants | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005* | Total | % by category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total applicants | 347,438 | 430,259 | 455,553 | 74,468 | 1,307,718 | |
| Total applicants <15 years of age | 68,734 | 81,540 | 92,055 | 14,641 | 256,970 | |
| Immigration category of HIV-positive pediatric applicants | ||||||
| Economic | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Family class | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 |
| Refugees | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 26 | 72 |
| Refugee claimants | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Other (temporary residents) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 5 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 36 | 100 |
*January and February 2005 only.
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