Alexithymia Increases Risk of Heart Disease in Individuals with HIV
HIV-positive individuals are at increased risk for a number of health issues that can threaten their physical and emotional well-being. For example, people with HIV are more likely to get cardiovascular disease (CVD) than people without HIV. Risk factors that exist in the HIV population include diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Other conditions that can increase the risk of CVD in the general population include psychological... Read More
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