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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
3
Issue
4
Date
1/1/1994

Article Facts

Title
The Impact of AIDS on Sports
DOI
10.2190/RDA4-U9G8-VMPV-5V52
Authors
  • Paul D. Staudohar
  • Bruce W. Kieler
Pages
315-323
Online Date
05/09/2002

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The Impact of AIDS on Sports

Paul D. Staudohar
Bruce W. Kieler

DOI: 10.2190/RDA4-U9G8-VMPV-5V52

Abstract

When basketball star Magic Johnson contracted the AIDS virus in 1991, the subject of AIDS in sports was thrust into the public consciousness. Important issues are raised by the threat of AIDS to athletes. How do they become infected? Can they transmit the AIDS virus to other players? Should athletes be tested? What is education's role in preventing spread of the virus? This article addresses these issues and reviews policies that are emerging in amateur and professional sports.

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