Human immunodeficiency virus infection and obesity are pro-inflammatory conditions that, when occurring together, may pose a synergistic risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.The aim of the current study was (i) to document the prevalence of obesity in HIV+ patients treated at the Miriam Hospital Immunology Center (Providence, RI) and (ii) to investigate the relationship between obesity and comorbidities.The study population consisted of 1,489 HIV+ adults (70
作者:Katie M, Becofsky;Edward J, Wing;Rena R, Wing;Kathryn E, Richards;Fizza S, Gillani
来源:Obesity science & practice 2016 年 2卷 2期