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HIV Infection and Older Americans: The Public Health Perspective

Author(s) -

John T. Brooks,

Kate Buchacz,

Kelly A. Gebo,

Jonathan Mermin

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

american journal of public health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284

H-Index - 264

eISSN - 1541-0048

pISSN - 0090-0036

DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2012.300844

Subject(s) - public health , gerontology , medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , perspective (graphical) , disease , epidemiology , environmental health , family medicine , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science

HIV disease is often perceived as a condition affecting young adults. However, approximately 11% of new infections occur in adults aged 50 years or older. Among persons living with HIV disease, it is estimated that more than half will be aged 50 years or older in the near future. In this review, we highlight issues related to HIV prevention and treatment for HIV-uninfected and HIV-infected older Americans, and outline unique considerations and emerging challenges for public health and patient management in these 2 populations.

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