There is significant evidence that the high rates of HIV/AIDS infections in African countries reflect the:
A) lack of willingness of African people to practice safe sex
B) lack of willingness of African people to get medical treatment
C) already weakened health that these people experience due to malnourishment, poor water quality, and other infectious diseases
D) inability of the United States to help with the crisis
E) all of the above

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Malnourishment, poor water quality, and other infectious diseases weaken the immune system, making people more susceptible to contracting HIV/AIDS. Additionally, these factors can make it more difficult to access and adhere to medical treatment for HIV/AIDS, leading to higher rates of infection and mortality. The answer choices A, B, and D are not accurate representations of the root causes of the high rates of HIV/AIDS in African countries.

There Is Significant Evidence That the High Rates of HIV/AIDS