More people with HIV in South Africa face health consequences from smoking, impacting life expectancy.
- Study explores the impact of tobacco smoking on the life expectancy of people with HIV in South Africa
- Smoking reduces life expectancy by three to six years for those on antiretroviral therapy, with potential to regain two to five years through smoking cessation
- Smoking cessation interventions integrated into HIV care could substantially improve life expectancy
- Study suggests smoking cessation interventions should be part of HIV care in South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries
- Research highlights the need to address smoking among people with HIV to improve health outcomes and longevity
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HIV/AIDS, Public Health & Prevention, Pulmonary Medicine