A large-scale hypertension screening initiative across antiretroviral therapy (ART) centers in Mumbai revealed that 23.8% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) have hypertension, over half of them newly diagnosed. 

**Key Findings:**
The program screened over 36,000 PLHIV, and elevated BMI was a key risk factor. HIV-specific markers like higher CD4 counts, suppressed viral loads, and longer ART duration were also linked to increased hypertension risk, pointing to longevity-driven NCD burden among PLHIV. 

The findings spotlight the pressing need to integrate hypertension screening and management into routine HIV care to ensure timely intervention in this aging, high-risk population.

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