Tobacco use and cessation in HIV-infected individuals
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The prevalence of current smoking among HIV-infected individuals ranges between 40%
and 84% in various studies. 1–6 These estimates for the HIV-infected population are several-
fold higher than the current 20% overall adult prevalence in the United States. 7 With the
aging of the HIV-infected population, such a high smoking prevalence has profound health
implications for this group of individuals. This review (1) identifies clinical and
sociodemographic characteristics associated with tobacco use in this population;(2) …
and 84% in various studies. 1–6 These estimates for the HIV-infected population are several-
fold higher than the current 20% overall adult prevalence in the United States. 7 With the
aging of the HIV-infected population, such a high smoking prevalence has profound health
implications for this group of individuals. This review (1) identifies clinical and
sociodemographic characteristics associated with tobacco use in this population;(2) …