TITLE

The Full Picture

AUTHOR(S)

Helquist, Michael

PUB. DATE

November 1989

SOURCE

Advocate;11/7/89, Issue 537, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Examines the implications of the changing terminology of HIV and AIDS for public health planning in the U.S. Distinction between 'HIV disease' and 'AIDS'; Factors that show 'HIV disease' as the more appropriate term to use than 'AIDS'; Assessment of the place of HIV and AIDS in public health policy-making.

ACCESSION #

9737182

Tags: HIV infections;  AIDS (Disease);  PUBLIC health

 

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