In which of the following regions of the world is the rate of HIV/AIDS infection currently the highest?
A) China and Southeast Asia
B) South America
C) the United States
D) Sub-Saharan Africa

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The rate of HIV/AIDS infection is currently the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. This region has the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the world with nearly 70% of all people living with HIV residing in this area. In some countries in this region, such as Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana, the prevalence rate is over 20%. While HIV remains a major public health concern in other regions such as Southeast Asia, South America, and the United States, the prevalence rates in these areas are much lower than in Sub-Saharan Africa.

In Which of the Following Regions of the World Is