AIDS: the facts

Title

AIDS: the facts

Genre

Interview; Documentary

TX Date

17 Jan 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:48:23

Description

A documentary charting the rise of the AIDS virus. Dr John Galway describes the medical background of AIDS, the incubation period, the symptoms which lead to the rapid deterioration of the immune system, how to protect against AIDS and how it can be contracted. The programme dispels the myth that only homosexuals can contract AIDS; looks at the government leaflet campaign; talks to AIDS sufferers, and to members of the London gay community about the precautions needed. Also speaking: Michael Adler; Social Services Secretary Norman Fowler; James Miller; Nicholas Coote; Roy Robertson; D Neshenberg(?).

Contributors

Norman Fowler; John Galway; Michael Adler; James Miller; Nicholas Coote; Roy Robertson; D. Neshenberg(?)

Keywords

Infectious diseases; Drugs; Drug abuse; Church; AIDS; Sexually transmitted diseases; Symptoms; Sexual behaviour; HIV; Gays; Awareness-raising campaigns; AIDS education; Condoms

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