Question

Region Adult HIV Prevalence Total HIV Cases (millions) AIDS Deaths (millions) Sub-Saharan Africa 6.1% 24.5 2.0 North America 0.11% 1.3 .027 Western Europe 0.3% 5.8 .012 Worldwide 1.0% 38.6 2.8 What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart? A) Africa's total number of HIV/AIDS cases makes up close to 20% of the world's total AIDS cases. B) Poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%. Eliminate C) A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic. D) North American AIDS rates are lower than the worldwide rate because of extensive government intervention and spending.

Answer 1

Answer:

It can be concluded from the given data that poverty and lack of education are the only factors that have pushed the African AIDS rate to 6.1%.

Explanation:

• The poverty rates in African countries are the highest in the world, whereas, the literacy rates are the lowest.
• African alone registers around 63% of the total HIV AIDS cases in the world.
• On the other hand, North America and Europe record the least cases of HIV AIDS positive patients.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is C)A major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic.

Explanation:

The only logical conclusion that can be drawn from the inforamtion on the chart is that a major challenge facing African governments is finding a way to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic. There is not adequate information presented in the chart to support the other three conclusions.