Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the United States.
Coronary heart disease, a specific type of heart disease, is caused by the buildup of plaque inside the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart, known as the coronary arteries.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10% of people with HIV in the United States also have hepatitis B, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
HBV is spread through contact with the blood, semen, or other body fluid of a person who has HBV.
Substance use refers to the use of drugs and alcohol and includes the misuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines.
Substance use can lead to risky behaviors (such as condomless sex or sharing needles) that increase the chance of getting HIV or passing it on to others.
Substance use can harm the health of a person with HIV by weakening the immune system, damaging the liver, interfering with dail
There are resources that can help people living with HIV find a health care provider, pay for medicines, locate affordable housing, and get help with mental health issues.
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is a federal program designed to help people with HIV get the medical care and other support services they need.
In people with HIV, good nutrition helps to maintain the immune system, maintain a healthy weight, absorb HIV medicines, and support overall health.
Food and water can be contaminated with germs that cause illnesses (called foodborne illnesses), which can be more serious for people with HIV due to a weakened immune system.