Life Expectancy Rising in HIV Group Over 50, But Still Lags General Population

Estimated median survival in the HIV group rose from 11.8 years in 1996-1999 to 17.8 years in 2000-2005 and to 22.5 years in 2006-2014. Median survival in general population controls was 30.2 years across all three periods. Mortality rate ratio comparing HIV-positive people with controls was highest among 50- to 55-year-olds (3.8) and declined in each older age group. But in the oldest age group

Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - April 7, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nelson Vergel Source Type: blogs