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Published in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports 6/2019

01-12-2019 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | The Global Epidemic (SH Vermund, Section Editor)

HIV and Aging in Mainland China: Implications for Control and Prevention Research

Authors: Na He, Yingying Ding, Jing Li, Shiying Yuan, Lulu Xu, Shijie Qiao, Xiaohui Xu, Bowen Zhu, Ruizi Shi, John P. Barile, Frank Y. Wong

Published in: Current HIV/AIDS Reports | Issue 6/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The last 15 years have witnessed a dramatic change in HIV-related epidemiology amidst improvements in treatment and care in China. With proper treatment, HIV is now considered a chronic disease. As a consequence, many people living with HIV (PLWH) now present age-related comorbidities. We reviewed 13 topical issues concerning the epidemiology of aging with HIV in mainland China.

Results

Many of aging-related issues associated with the biological and physical aspects of living with HIV addressed in mainland China are consistent with the global literature. Greater prevalence of age-related comorbidities among PLWH was observed. Beyond biological mechanisms associated with HIV infection and traditional risk factors, other factors play a vital role in the aging process among PLWH.

Summary

A stronger focus on screening, prevention, and management of non-HIV co-morbidities among PLWH is now warranted. Macro-social factors need to be integrated into next generation of clinical and/or behavioral HIV research to inform disease progression and management as well as prevention.
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Metadata
Title
HIV and Aging in Mainland China: Implications for Control and Prevention Research
Authors
Na He
Yingying Ding
Jing Li
Shiying Yuan
Lulu Xu
Shijie Qiao
Xiaohui Xu
Bowen Zhu
Ruizi Shi
John P. Barile
Frank Y. Wong
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current HIV/AIDS Reports / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 1548-3568
Electronic ISSN: 1548-3576
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11904-019-00473-2

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