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High prevalence of non-communicable diseases and associated risk factors amongst adults living with HIV in Cambodia.

Pheak ChhounSovannary TuotAnthony D HarriesNang Thu Thu KyawKhuondyla PalPhalkun MunCarrine BrodyGitau MburuSiyan Yi
Published in: PloS one (2017)
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in adults living with HIV in this study was considerably high, with most of these diseases newly identified through active screening in the survey. These findings strongly suggest that screening of non-communicable diseases should be integrated into routine HIV care in Cambodia.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • risk factors
  • clinical practice
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • cardiovascular events
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue
  • coronary artery disease