Time Trends in Causes of Death in People with HIV: Insights from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study.

Weber, M S R; Duran Ramirez, J J; Hentzien, M; Cavassini, M; Bernasconi, E; Hofmann, E; Furrer, H; Kovari, H; Stöckle, M; Schmid, P; Haerry, D; Braun, D L; Günthard, H F; Kusejko, K (2024). Time Trends in Causes of Death in People with HIV: Insights from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Clinical infectious diseases, 79(1), pp. 177-188. Oxford University Press 10.1093/cid/ciae014

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BACKGROUND

Advancements in access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care have led to a decline in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related deaths among people with HIV (PWH) in Switzerland. However, data on the ongoing changes in causes of death among PWH over the past 15 years is scarce.

METHODS

We investigated all reported deaths in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study between 2005-2022. Causes of death were categorized using the Coding Causes of Death in HIV protocol. The statistical analysis included demographic stratification to identify time trends and logistic regression models to determine associated factors for the underlying cause of death.

RESULTS

In total, 1630 deaths were reported, with 23.7% of individuals assigned female at birth. Out of these deaths, 147 (9.0%) were HIV/AIDS-related, 373 (22.9%) due to non-AIDS, non-hepatic (NANH) cancers, 166 (10.2%) liver-related, and 158 (9.7%) cardiovascular-related. The median age at death increased from 45.0 [40.0,53.0] years in 2005-2007 to 61.0 [56.0,69.5] years in 2020-2022. HIV/AIDS and liver-related causes of death decreased, whereas deaths from NANH cancers increased, and cardiovascular-related deaths remained relatively stable.

CONCLUSION

The proportionally decreasing HIV/AIDS and liver-related deaths showcase the effectiveness of ART, comprehensive HIV patient care, and interventions targeting hepatitis C virus co-infection. Future research should focus on managing cancer and cardiovascular-related conditions as the new leading causes of death among PWH. Comprehensive healthcare strategies focusing on non-AIDS-related comorbidities, cancer management, and sustaining liver and cardiovascular health are needed to bridge the ongoing health disparities between PWH and the general population.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Haematology, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Medicine and Hospital Pharmacy (DOLS) > Clinic of Infectiology

UniBE Contributor:

Hofmann, Eveline, Furrer, Hansjakob

Subjects:

600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health

ISSN:

1537-6591

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Language:

English

Submitter:

Pubmed Import

Date Deposited:

15 Jan 2024 14:19

Last Modified:

21 Jul 2024 00:12

Publisher DOI:

10.1093/cid/ciae014

PubMed ID:

38214897

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Cause of death HIV/AIDS cancer cardiovascular risk hepatitis

BORIS DOI:

10.48350/191602

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/191602

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