World-wide, mortality rate per annum due to AIDS is more than:
Correct answer: C. Three million
- A. One million
- B. Two million
- C. Three million
- D. Five million
Explanation
AIDS is a major global health concern, with mortality rates exceeding three million per year worldwide. While efforts continue in prevention and treatment, the disease still claims many lives. Option A (One million) and Option B (Two million) underestimate the global impact of AIDS. Option D (Five million) overestimates the annual mortality rate, which is why Option C (Three million) is the most accurate representation of the current global situation.
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