Asked by Carissa Martins on May 21, 2024
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Nearly ____ per cent of South Africa's adult population is infected with HIV/AIDS:
A) 68
B) 48
C) 28
D) 38
E) 58
HIV/AIDS
A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which interferes with the body's ability to fight infections.
Adult Population
Refers to the segment of a society that comprises individuals considered legally adults, often used in statistical analyses focusing on demographic characteristics.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of global health issues, such as HIV/AIDS and the social efforts to address them.
Verified Answer
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Karlee NavickasMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
As of my last update in 2023, approximately 28% of South Africa's adult population is infected with HIV/AIDS, making it one of the countries most affected by the epidemic.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of global health issues, such as HIV/AIDS and the social efforts to address them.
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