Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2016 2016Moderate

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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