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Review
. 2009 Jul-Aug;20(4):260-74.
doi: 10.1016/j.jana.2009.02.006.

HIV infection and obesity: a review of the evidence

Joyce K Keithley  1 , Anna M S Duloy, Barbara Swanson, Janice M Zeller
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Review

HIV infection and obesity: a review of the evidence

Joyce K Keithley et al. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2009 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

This article provides a review of recent evidence pertinent to the prevalence, morbidities, and predictive value of overweight and obesity in PLWH. Implications for clinical outcomes are discussed, and recommendations for patient management and future research are advanced.

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