[Survival and mortality in a cohort of heroin addicts in 1985-1994].
Between 1985 and 1994, 138 intravenons drug addicts were observed, 62 were HIV ab positive. 26 patients died (10 overdose and 9 AIDS). AIDS is, at present, the most frequent cause of death.
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USSL 25-Clusone, Bergamo, Servizio di Medicina di Base.
Delvecchio
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Simone
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002423:Cause of Death; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015996:Survival Rate