All the recent news on AIDS is bad. The death of Rock Hudson【1】public concern-about the 【2

】almost to the point of panic. Now general concern is【3】not so much on personal risk but on the growing realization【4】this disease is having a deep impact【5】our society in a number of ways.

For one thing, it is【6】financial and other resources. AIDS patients require long-term care in hospitals and out patient【7】The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta estimates that hospital【8】for the first 10,000 AIDS patients were about $ i. 4 billion. The total economic cost to the nation of AIDS cases is estimated to【9】to $ 6 billion in health care, disability, and lost【10】

Private insurers were unprepared for the crisis【11】the invariably fatal disease hits primarily young people. It is becoming increasingly【12】for those in high risk groups to get health and life assurance, and in the【13】of private coverage, public funds must be used.【14】, many of the victims are【15】by disapproving or frightened friends and family, without employment, and【16】need of emotional and psychological support.

There is also bad news on the medical【17】. In spite of a stepped-up research program there is no sign of an【18】breakthrough to a cure. Yet the physicians and others continue to work and to hope. Others not directly【19】can help by giving support to public funding for research, hospital and support services. A public【20】to provide care now and an eventual cure for those who suffer is the best response.

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A．caused

B．raised

C．resulted

D．flared