Which of the Following Statements About STDs in the United

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about STDs in the United States is true?

• A) Nineteen million new infections occur every year.
• B) The U.S. has higher rates of curable STDs than other developing countries do.
• C) The highest rates of STDs are among people aged 25‒40.
• D) Both a and b
• E) All of the above

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