A recent hospital-based study conducted in Assam highlights a concerning rise in HIV transmissions, with injectable drug use identified as a leading factor. 

**Key Insights:**

- Conducted between July 2022 and August 2023, the research showed that 95% of HIV-positive patients were young adults (15-49 years), predominantly males (88.1%). 
- Rural areas were particularly affected, with 65.5% of cases arising from these areas. 
- Notably, injectable drug use emerged as the leading cause of transmission, accounting for 68.9% of cases. 
- Transmission was linked to factors such as age, gender, migration, occupation, marital status, and education levels. 

These findings underscore the need for enhanced HIV testing, awareness campaigns, better access to antiretroviral medication, and stringent drug laws to combat HIV.

Source: Cureus | [Read Full Story](https://www.cureus.com/articles/344188-risk-factors-among-hiv-seropositive-cases-attending-a-tertiary-care-hospital-of-a-north-eastern-state-of-india-a-hospital-based-retrospective-cross-sectional-study#!/)