Source: Gallup Poll: October 1987

(As I read off some statements about AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), would you tell me whether you agree or disagree with each one?)… In general, it’s people’s own fault if they get AIDS

Agree

51%

Disagree

44

No opinion

5

Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, October 23-October 26, 1987 and based on personal interviews with a national adult sample of 1,569. Data provided by The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, University of Connecticut.