Global HIV/AIDS Impact Map - 2001 Data Visualization #1478750 (License: Personal Use)

This thematic world map, produced by CAIDA/UCSD in 2001, uses proportional red circles to depict the spatial distribution and magnitude of HIV/AIDS victims globally as of July 20, 2001. The largest clusters appear in sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and parts of Southeast Asia, reflecting early-2000s epidemic trends. Each circle’s size correlates with case volume, offering a stark visual representation of global health disparities at the time.

Used in public health reports, academic presentations, and NGO advocacy materials to illustrate historical HIV/AIDS burden; targets researchers, policymakers, and educators seeking epidemiological context for early-2000s global health responses.