HIV infection and older Americans: the public health perspective.
HIV disease is often perceived as a condition affecting young adults. However, approximately 11% of new infections occur in adults aged 50 years or older. Among persons living with HIV disease, it is estimated that more than half will be aged 50 years or older in the near future. In this review, we highlight issues related to HIV prevention and treatment for HIV-uninfected and HIV-infected older Americans, and outline unique considerations and emerging challenges for public health and patient management in these 2 populations.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. zud4@cdc.gov
John T
JT
Brooks
Kate
K
Buchacz
Kelly A
KA
Gebo
Jonathan
J
Mermin
D000368:Aged; D006678:HIV; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011634:Public Health; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States