Low Bone Mineral Density and Risk of Incident Fracture in HIV-Infected Adults

201547 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Linda Battalora · Colorado School of Mines

Kate Buchacz · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Carl Armon · Cerner (United States)

Edgar T. Overton · University of Alabama at Birmingham

John Hammer · Infectious Disease Consultants

Pragna Patel · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Joan S. Chmiel

Abstract

In this large sample of HIV-infected adults in the US, low baseline BMD was significantly associated with elevated risk of incident fracture. There is potential value of DXA screening in this population.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Antiviral Therapy

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 45-54

DOI: 10.3851/imp2979

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