Which of the Statistics Regarding the Number of Cases of HIV

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the statistics regarding the number of cases of HIV is inaccurate?

• A) Male-to-male contact accounts for the greatest number of new cases each year.
• B) As of 2017, there were about 25 million people living worldwide with HIV.
• C) In 2017, among the 1.8 million new HIV infections, nearly 10% were in people under the age of 15.
• D) In 2017, HIV/AIDS claimed 940,000 lives.
• E) Heterosexual contact and intravenous drug use together account for a greater percentage of new cases than male-to-male contact.

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The excessive use of substances, including alcohol and drugs, that leads to addiction or other harmful effects.

Physically Aggressive

Exhibiting behavior that involves physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in several important functions, including movement, motivation, reward, and the regulation of mood and attention.