Joan Shenton

Joan Shenton

Name	Joan Shenton
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Occupation	Journalist, Author
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Known for	HIV/AIDS denialism
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Joan Shenton is a British journalist and author known for her controversial views on HIV/AIDS denialism. She has been a prominent figure in the movement that questions the scientific consensus on the causes and treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Early Life and Education

Joan Shenton was born in London, England. She pursued a career in journalism, which led her to work in various media outlets. Her educational background and early influences in journalism are not widely documented.

Career

Shenton began her career in journalism working for several British television networks. She gained recognition for her work on health-related documentaries and investigative journalism.

Controversial Work on HIV/AIDS

Joan Shenton is best known for her work in the field of HIV/AIDS denialism. She produced a documentary titled AIDS: The Unheard Voices, which aired in 1987 and questioned the mainstream scientific understanding of HIV and AIDS. The documentary received criticism from the scientific community for promoting misinformation.

Shenton has authored several books on the subject, including Positively False: Exposing the Myths Around HIV and AIDS, where she argues against the established link between HIV and AIDS. Her work has been widely criticized by scientists and public health officials for spreading dangerous misinformation that undermines efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Criticism and Controversy

Joan Shenton's views have been met with significant criticism from the scientific community. Her stance on HIV/AIDS is considered pseudoscientific and has been debunked by numerous studies and health organizations, including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Critics argue that her work contributes to the stigma and misinformation surrounding HIV/AIDS, potentially endangering public health by discouraging people from seeking proper treatment and prevention methods.

Legacy and Impact

Despite the controversy, Joan Shenton remains a notable figure in the HIV/AIDS denialism movement. Her work continues to be a subject of debate and discussion in the context of media responsibility and the impact of misinformation on public health.

Also see

• HIV/AIDS denialism
• HIV
• AIDS
• Pseudoscience
• Public health