Table 1 Characteristics of the HIV patients in the study population
From: Incidence, risk factors and mortality of tuberculosis in Danish HIV patients 1995-2007
Characteristics | N = 2,668 | |
|---|---|---|
Emigrated during study period | 90 (3%) | |
Died during study period | 308 (12%) | |
Males | 1,991 (75%) | |
Caucasians | 1,944 (73%) | |
Country of birth | ||
Denmark | 1,843 (69%) | |
Europe | 165 (6%) | |
Africa | 412 (15%) | |
Asia | 166 (6%) | |
Other | 82 (3%) | |
Route of HIV transmission | ||
Heterosexual | 1,135 (43%) | |
Homosexual | 1,090 (41%) | |
IDU | 220 (8%) | |
Other | 223 (8%) | |
Median age at HIV diagnosis, years (IQR*) | 36.9 (30.3-45.2) | |
Median CD4 cell count at HIV diagnosis, cells/μL (IQR*)** | 290 (109.25-500.0) | |
Median HIV RNA at HIV diagnosis, log10 copies/mL (IQR*)*** | 4.8 (4.2-5.4) | |
Exposed to HAART during study period | 1,987 (75%) | |
Diagnosed with alcohol abuse | 145 (5%) | |