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There are not travel or residency restrictions tied to HIV status in Chile. You can also legally carry antiretroviral medication for your personal use.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=47 CHILE - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | There are not travel or residency restrictions tied to HIV status in Chile. This means that, if you're a foreigner and you plan to travel to Chile, you will not be asked about your HIV status upon entry in the country. You can also legally carry antiretroviral medication for your personal use.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=47 CHILE - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
In recent years, Chile has seen growth in its HIV infection rate, particularly among young people. The HIV infection rate increased by 35% and the AIDS-related death rate increased by 34% between 2010-2016.<ref name="unaids_chile">[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/chile UNAIDS - Chile]</ref> Health experts point to many reasons why, including a generally conservative culture, lack of proper education or attention paid to HIV, and a lack of public policies to target early detection.<ref name="usnews_hivchile">[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2017-09-14/chile-battles-an-alarmingly-high-rate-of-new-hiv-infections Young, Carefree and HIV-Positive]</ref> It is estimated that about 0.6% of the adult population is living with HIV, and that 70% of people living with HIV know their status. Furthermore, it is believed that about 59% of children and adults who are HIV-positive are receiving ART.<ref name="unaids_chile" /> | In recent years, Chile has seen growth in its HIV infection rate, particularly among young people. The HIV infection rate increased by 35% and the AIDS-related death rate increased by 34% between 2010-2016.<ref name="unaids_chile">[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/chile UNAIDS - Chile]</ref> Health experts point to many reasons why, including a generally conservative culture, lack of proper education or attention paid to HIV, and a lack of public policies to target early detection.<ref name="usnews_hivchile">[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2017-09-14/chile-battles-an-alarmingly-high-rate-of-new-hiv-infections Young, Carefree and HIV-Positive]</ref> It is estimated that about 0.6% of the adult population is living with HIV, and that 70% of people living with HIV know their status. Furthermore, it is believed that about 59% of children and adults who are HIV-positive are receiving ART.<ref name="unaids_chile" /> | ||