Which of These Is NOT True Regarding the Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT true regarding the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in the United States?

• A) AIDS has taken the greatest toll on young European American men.
• B) AIDS is increasing at a faster rate among women than among men.
• C) African American and Hispanic women account for 77% of AIDS cases in women in the United States.
• D) In 2016,17% of HIV diagnoses were among people aged 50 and over.

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Definitions:

Bowel Resection

A surgical procedure to remove a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum to treat conditions like cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease.

Colostomy

A surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the abdominal wall to allow waste to exit the body from the colon, bypassing the lower bowel.

Airborne

Pertaining to substances or pathogens that are transported through the air and can be inhaled, leading to spread of diseases.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body, often causing illness.