Federal AIDS funding rivals cancer and heart research
A Boston AP report notes federal spending on AIDS research and prevention this year will total about 2 billion dollars, approaching the level of cancer and heart disease. By 1992 AIDS spending could surpass all other diseases, with researchers stating the analysis is the first to total the full federal commitment to stopping AIDS.
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Government AIDS spending vs other diseases highlighted in budget
A government budget report shows AIDS funding this year at 2.2 billion with 1.3 billion for research and prevention, and total AIDS costs since 1982 at 5.5 million. It notes AIDS will kill about 35,000 this year while Cancer and heart disease receive much larger totals.
Bike Helmets Urged as Summer Safety Step
Washington based consumer group warns helmets are essential for children on bicycles while flagging dangers from balloons water slides and small motorized toys. Ann Brown chairs the Americans for Democratic Action committee urging helmet use and safe anchoring of backyard play equipment. She notes balloons can cause choking and cites water slides chemical light sticks and toy cars as hazards for kids aged three to five.
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