AIDS spreading not as feared by health officials
Washington officials said AIDS is dangerous but not spreading wildly in the general population. Health Secretary Otis Bowen and CDC chief James Mason announced two comprehensive surveys to gauge exposure and spread, with pilot nationwide sampling planned next year in many major cities.
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AIDS infection rate projected to rise by 1991
CDC estimates in 1986 place AIDS infections between 1 million and 1.5 million, with about 270,000 cases and 154,000 deaths by 1991. Through November, 47,000 AIDS cases diagnosed and 60 percent have died. Estimated care costs reach at least 16 billion dollars by 1991. Watkins notes this is the nation's most significant infectious disease. Reagan asked for a report identifying obstacles to AIDS prevention, cure, and care with a preliminary report due February and final recommendations in June.
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