Summary Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing among people
living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We determined the …

Recent global and regional reports consistently confirm the high and increasing prevalence
of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with poor detection, treatment, and control …

Introduction Several low-and middle-income countries are undergoing rapid
epidemiological transition with a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) …

Metabolic disease is increasing in people with HIV (PWH) in South Africa, but little is known
about self-perceptions of body size, health, and nutritional behavior in this population. We …

Background HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) have been associated with increased
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in high‐income countries. The authors studied the …

Intersections between HIV and obesity in emerging economies : Current Opinion in HIV and
AIDS Intersections between HIV and obesity in emerging economies : Current Opinion in HIV …

Introduction As people living with HIV (PLHIV) are experiencing longer survival, the co-
occurrence of HIV and non-communicable diseases has become a public health priority. In …

Background The association between HIV infection and increased cardiometabolic risk,
attributed to chronic inflammation in people living with HIV (PLWH) and/or antiretroviral …

Abstract Background Research out of South Africa estimates the total unmet need for care
for those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes) at 80%. We evaluated the care cascade …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant contributor to the global burden of non-
communicable disease. Early intervention may facilitate slowing down of progression of …