On the possible relationship between AIDS and nutrition.
It is noted that host resistance or susceptibility factors are important in determining the probability of contracting many diseases. Though AIDS has been studied primarily in terms of exposure to disease agents, it is proposed that factors affecting susceptibility or resistance be considered. Because of its effect on cellular immunity, nutritional stress is proposed as a plausible determinant of increased risk. Specific mechanisms are discussed and a connection between diverse risk groups is proposed.
Hebert
J R
JR
Division of Epidemiology, American Health Foundation, New York, NY 10017.
Barone
J
J
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology