'Oh my God, it could be me': AIDS is striking a growing number of Canadian women
Article Abstract:
Women make up six percent of AIDS patients in Canada and their number is growing. The women primarily contract the disease through heterosexual sexual activity. Women are often diagnosed later than gay men and have fewer social support networks.
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Social aspects, Women, Demographic aspects, HIV patients, AIDS (Disease), AIDS (Disease) in women
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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More than just sex appeal
Article Abstract:
Carolyn Haltrecht had both breasts removed due to cancer. Though she initially decided against breast implants, she later changed her mind.
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
Personal narratives, Breast implants, Mastectomy
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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