Abstract
Objective: To describe the incidence of HIV/AIDS in elderly patients in the State of Para. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, of cases designed to determine the incidence during the period from 2004 to 2014. The collections of the data were obtained in the database of the Information System of Diseases of Notifications for HIV/AIDS, being: municipalities, year of diagnosis, age group, sex, race/color, education and exposure category. Results: The results showed a total of 198 notified cases, with the metropolitan region of Belem being the most prevalent (58%). The male gender was the most frequent (74.24%) and the predominant age group occurred between 60-69 years (79.29%). The brown color showed the highest number of infected. There is a higher level of occurrence in the elderly with low education and heterosexuals. Conclusion: The occurrence of HIV / AIDS in the elderly in Para has been constantly changing over the ten-year period of study. That is why information and the breaking of taboos are important. It is necessary to speak openly about sexuality and guide people, regardless of age, about all forms of prevention, not just condom use.