A.I.D.S. (Press, 12 November 1985)
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Summary: A.I.D.S. (Press, 12 November 1985)
In a letter to the editor published on 12 November 1985, Varian J. Wilson commented on the statistics surrounding AIDS cases in America, highlighting the prevalence of the disease among homosexuals compared to heterosexuals. As of August 1985, there were a total of 12,256 confirmed cases of AIDS in the United States, with 8,861 among homosexuals and 2,082 linked to intravenous drug use, although the sexual preferences of these drug users were not specified. In stark contrast, Wilson pointed out that only 120 cases were reported among heterosexual individuals. He attributed this low figure to what he described as a rising trend of marital anal intercourse portrayed in American literature, suggesting that it might lead to an increase in heterosexual cases in the future. Wilson also examined the AIDS statistics from Haiti, which were initially thought to support the notion that heterosexual transmission was significant. However, he argued that these figures have now aligned more closely with the American trend, suggesting that promiscuous behaviour among homosexuals is the primary concern. Regarding African statistics, he noted that comprehensive data is often lacking, citing a study on Rwanda where the only reported AIDS death was that of a Caucasian homosexual. Wilson expressed scepticism about the forthcoming advertising campaign titled "AIDS: The Facts," suggesting that the factual evidence contradicts the narrative promoted by some advocates in the gay community. He concluded that the true statistics regarding AIDS transmission could potentially undermine the campaign's objectives, indicating a disconnect between actual data and the message being conveyed by its promoters.
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