Using a Syndemics Framework to Understand How Substance Use Contributes to Morbidity and Mortality among People Living with HIV in Africa: A Call to Action

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Using a Syndemics Framework to Understand How Substance Use Contributes to Morbidity and Mortality among People Living with HIV in Africa: A Call to Action

Substance use is increasing throughout Africa, with the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and other substance use varying regionally. Concurrently, sub-Saharan Africa bears the world’s largest HIV burden, with 71% of people living with HIV (PWH) living in Africa. Problematic alcohol, tobacco...

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Main Authors:	Peprah, E., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Kengne, A.P., Peer, N., El-Shahawy, O., Ojo, T., Mukasa, B., Ezechi, O., Iwelunmor, J., Ryan, N., Sakho, F., Patena, J., Gyamfi, J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI 2022
Subjects:	Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Environmental Sciences Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Environmental Sciences & Ecology substance use people living with HIV (PWH) Africa syndemics SOUTH-AFRICA ABUSE TREATMENT USE DISORDERS ALCOHOL-USE CAPE-TOWN USE DRUGS HEALTH STRESS INFLAMMATION MECHANISMS
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88960

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