Changes in mortality rates and causes of death in a population-based cohort of persons living with and without HIV from 1996 to 2012.

Oghenowede EyawoConrado Franco-VillalobosMark W HullAdriana NohpalHasina SamjiPaul SeredaViviane D LimaJeannie ShovellerDavid MooreJulio S G MontanerRobert S Hoggnull null

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2017)

Despite the significant mortality rate reductions observed among HIV-infected individuals from 1996 to 2012, they still have excess mortality risk compared to uninfected individuals. Additional efforts are needed to promote effective risk factor management and appropriate screening measures among people living with HIV.

Keyphrases

hiv infected
antiretroviral therapy
risk factors
human immunodeficiency virus
cardiovascular events
hiv positive
hiv aids
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
hiv testing