Asked by Dominic Langley on Jul 29, 2024

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Women now account for about ___ of all HIV cases in the United States.​

A) ​ 5%
B) ​10%
C) ​20%
D) ​33%

HIV Cases

Instances or diagnosed situations of the human immunodeficiency virus, which attacks the immune system.

United States

A federal republic consisting of fifty states, a federal district, and several territories, located primarily in North America.

  • Comprehend the statistics and trends regarding HIV/AIDS in different populations.
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Arkaprava TripathiAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2018, women accounted for 19% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States. Therefore, the closest option is C) 20%.