Ryan White
Ryan White
Ryan White (Template:IPA-en) was an American teenager who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States, after being expelled from middle school because of his infection.
Etymology
The name "Ryan" is of Irish origin, meaning "little king", while "White" is a common surname of English origin, often referring to a person with fair hair or complexion.
Biography
Ryan White was born on December 6, 1971, in Kokomo, Indiana. He was diagnosed with Hemophilia A at a young age, a hereditary blood disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. As a result, he became infected with HIV from a contaminated blood treatment.
White became the face of public education about his disease, following his expulsion from school due to fears and misconceptions about AIDS. His legal battle to return to school gained media attention and he became a symbol of the fight against AIDS-related discrimination.
Legacy
White's advocacy for AIDS research and public education extended beyond his death on April 8, 1990. The Ryan White CARE Act, enacted later that year, is the United States' largest federally funded program for people living with HIV/AIDS. The act provides funds to improve availability of care for low-income, uninsured and under-insured victims of AIDS and their families.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ryan White
- Wikipedia's article - Ryan White
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