Since the Disease Was First Discovered in 1981, Approximately How

question 525

Multiple Choice

Since the disease was first discovered in 1981, approximately how many people have died from AIDS worldwide?

• A)6 million
• B)9 million
• C)12 million
• D)36 million

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