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Mann, Jonathan M.; And Others – Scientific American, 1988
Suggests that at least 5,000,000 people are infected by the virus and that within the next five years 1,000,000 new cases will emerge. Describes three distinct infection patterns of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome that are apparent worldwide. (RT)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Diseases, Epidemiology
Heyward, William L.; Curran, James W. – Scientific American, 1988
Discusses the discovery and varied manifestations of the human immunodeficiency virus infection, and the analysis of the circumstances that made possible the spread of the disease. Indicates that males between the ages of 25 and 45 are the greatest number of patients with the infection. (RT)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Drug Use, Epidemiology
Fineberg, Harvey V. – Scientific American, 1988
Discusses the biological and social effects of the disease on society. States that a crucial issue is protection from discrimination. Explains that infection can be stemmed by education and altered behavior patterns. (RT)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Environmental Influences, Epidemiology
