About 90 percent of high school students are aware of basic facts about AIDS,
A) so the spread of the disease has slowed dramatically in the past decade.
B) resulting in the virtual elimination of the disease among high school graduates.
C) in spite of huge parental and political protests.
D) yet most have limited understanding of other STDs.

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The passage states that high school students have "limited understanding of other STDs," indicating that while they may be aware of basic facts about AIDS, their knowledge of other sexually transmitted diseases is lacking. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect as they describe a slowdown or elimination of AIDS, which is not supported by the information in the passage.

About 90 Percent of High School Students Are Aware of Basic