Which of the following has been a common result in countries with a se

Which of the following has been a common result in countries with a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic?

a. Birth rate is high, but life expectancy is only 35 to 40 years.
b. Free clinics have begun distributing condoms to stop the spread.
c. International aid has begun to lower the infection rates.
d. Missionaries are establishing orphanages within their churches.

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ANS: A
In countries severely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, life expectancy has dropped to 35 to 40 years. In these countries, the working age population has dwindled while the birth rate has risen. International aid, orphanages, and condom distribution may be present in these countries; however, the main problem is that the birth rate is high and life expectancy is short.