Table 1.
Pooled-analysis of one-year HIV-related mortality rates for HIV patients not taking HAART stratified in three baseline CD4 strata.
| Study | n | Median age | Weight (%) | Absolute risk of death per year (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline CD4 count <50 | ||||
| Thailand (40) | 345 | NA | 1.00 | 0,796 (0,697 - 0,894) |
| Weighted mean (weighted CI) | 345 | 0,796 (0,697 - 0,894) | ||
| Baseline CD4 count 50-199 | ||||
| South Africa (39) | 361 | NA | 0.22 | 0,192 (0,154 - 0,234) |
| Thailand (40) | 77 | NA | 0.05 | 0,216 (0,135 - 0,298) |
| South Africa (41) | 668 | 32 | 0.41 | 0,270 (0,230 - 0,330) |
| Thailand (42) | 227 | 26-29 | 0.14 | 0,278 (0,250 - 0,313) |
| Uganda (46) | 78 | 30 | 0.05 | 0,532 (0,421 - 0,643) |
| Gambia (45) | 221 | 30 | 0.14 | 0,941 (0,801 - 1,080) |
| Weighted mean (weighted CI) | 1632 | 0,355 (0,335 0,375) | ||
| Baseline CD4 count 200-350 | ||||
| South Africa (39) | 206 | NA | 0.14 | 0,088 (0,057 - 0,128) |
| Thailand (40) | 192 | NA | 0.13 | 0,077 (0,047 - 0,107) |
| South Africa (41) | 326 | 32 | 0.23 | 0,080 (0,050 - 0,120) |
| Thailand (42) | 467 | 26-29 | 0.32 | 0,104 (0,100 - 0,128) |
| Uganda (46) | 81 | 30 | 0.06 | 0,175 (0,092 - 0,258) |
| Gambia (47) | 175 | 30 | 0.12 | 0,207 (0,160 - 0,254) |
| Weighted mean (weighted CI) | 1447 | 0,109 (0,093 - 0,125) | ||
NA = Not Available