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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Magic Johnson Says AIDS Medications Should Be Cheaper
December 4, 2002 This article is part of TheBody.com's archive. Because it contains information that may no longer be accurate, this article should only be considered a historical document. During a speech at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, former Los Angeles Laker Earvin "Magic" Johnson said affordable medications to treat AIDS should be available to more people, especially minorities living in the inner cities. Johnson gave a brief speech on living with HIV, saying that new cases have been reported among blacks and women. He stressed the importance of AIDS education, especially in inner-city neighborhoods. Johnson, 43, who remains free of AIDS 11 years after his HIV diagnosis, said he exercises regularly and takes medications. He also said his positive attitude and religious faith have helped keep him healthy. The Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture, "An Evening with Magic Johnson: A Perspective on HIV and AIDS," drew an estimated crowd of 4,000.
Back to other CDC news for December 4, 2002 This article is part of TheBody.com's archive. Because it contains information that may no longer be accurate, this article should only be considered a historical document. Associated Press 12.04.02 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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