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High prevalence of osteoporosis among virally suppressed older people (≥60 years) living with <scp>HIV</scp>

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Abstract

The prevalence of osteoporosis is high among older people living with HIV in Kenya, where DXA is not readily available and risk calculation without BMD had low correlation with measured BMD values. Additional data are required on the impact of investment in fracture risk assessment and treatment, including population-specific risk calculators.

Research topics

  • HIV-related health complications and treatments
  • Bone and Joint Diseases
  • Bone health and osteoporosis research

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DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13741

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