Country Z has the lowest incidence of HIV/AIDS of any country in the world. However, people in Z who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS die much more quickly than in other countries.
Which one of the following, if true, would most help resolve the apparent paradox?
A)There are many forms of HIV/AIDS that have different levels of prevalence.
B)Most of the cases of HIV/AIDS in Z are among immigrants.
C)In Z, testing for HIV/AIDS is infrequent and often does not catch the disease until it is very advanced.
D)The number of HIV/AIDS cases fluctuates every year.
E)Z has high rates of other diseases, such as malaria.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If testing for HIV/AIDS occurs infrequently in Z and often does not catch the disease until it is very advanced, this helps explain the apparent paradox. The overall rate remains low but the death rate for those diagnosed would be much higher as it is already advanced when discovered.

Country Z Has the Lowest Incidence of HIV/AIDS of Any