CD4 and anemia: As shown in Table 3, the effect of anemia on the death risk of PLWHA was consistent and evident, especially in males and participants with a higher BMI, CD4+ T-lymphocyte count (CD4), lower white blood cell count (WBC), total bilirubin (TBIL), normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and fasting plasma glucose (FPG).