Journal article
A Meta-Analysis of the Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence in the Global HIV-Infected Population
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cardio-metabolic risk factors are of increasing concern in HIV-infected individuals, particularly with the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the subsequent rise in longevity. However, the prevalence of cardio-metabolic abnormalities in this population and the differential contribution, if any, of HIV specific factors to their distribution, are poorly understood. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis …
Authors
Nguyen KA; Peer N; Mills EJ; Kengne AP
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 11, No. 3,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0150970
ISSN
1932-6203