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Ryan White Health Care Act And Its Impact On Our Society

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AIDS is a significant social problem that impacts our society because of the increase risk to society and the spread of the disease. In addition, AIDS adds substantial health care costs to society, either with ongoing treatment or offering free clinics for those who are exposed that cannot obtain healthcare due to the lack of insurance coverage. In the 1980’s, people who were diagnosed with AIDS, society stigmatized the infected, which lead to mistreatment and fear. The U.S. Congress approved the Ryan White CARE Act to assist lacking health coverage for individuals with HIV/AIDS. The act supports nearly 500,000 individuals annually, making it the largest federal government program for individuals living with HIV. AIDS is not simply considered

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