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Peer reviewedBloom, David E.; Carliner, Geoffrey – Science, 1988
Claims that the lifetime cost of medicare per acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patient will not exceed $80,000, an amount similar to the cost of treating other serious illnesses. Argues that the total projected costs for treating AIDS patients between 1981 and 1991 will not exceed $22 billion. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cost Estimates, Costs, Disease Control
Download full textCrosson, James E. – 1985
The paper examines policy options for schools regarding appropriate services for children with highly communicable, potentially life threatening diseases such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Herpes. Briefly considered are the school's legal responsibility, implied risk and inability, and actual risk and its control. General…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
