July 10, 2012Open Access

The impact of antiretroviral treatment on the age composition of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa

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The HIV epidemic in SSA is rapidly ageing, implying changing needs and demands in many social sectors, including health, social care, and old-age pension systems. Health policymakers need to anticipate the impact of the changing HIV age composition in their planning for future capacity in these systems.

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