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.
Verified Answer
AT
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%.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the statistics and trends regarding HIV/AIDS in different populations.
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