Implications for insurance as younger HIV patients reach 'near-normal' life expectancy

The study published in The Lancet authored by University of Bristol researchers suggest that life expectancy of a 20-year-old who began treatment from 2008 onwards and had a low viral load after a year of treatment may approach that of the general population. However, life expectancy for people with HIV mostly remains lower than that of the general population. The authors of the study said they were hopeful that the findings could help to reduce stigmatisation and help people with HIV gain employment and obtain medical insurance. They also hoped it would encourage those diagnosed t...