Asked by Kabyria Booker on Sep 27, 2024

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Which of the following statements about the spread of HIV/AIDS in black communities is LEAST accurate?

A) The homophobic attitudes of large segments of the black community have obstructed an honest assessment of the syndrome's spread.
B) Although blacks represent less than 15 percent of the American population,they represent half of the nation's HIV/AIDS sufferers.
C) The high incarceration rate of black men contributes significantly to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the broader black community.
D) Because the syndrome is passed primarily through homosexual sex between men,black women have been largely spared from its ravages.

HIV/AIDS

An infectious disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which attacks the immune system and can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Homophobic Attitudes

Negative beliefs, feelings, or attitudes towards homosexuality or people who identify or are perceived as being homosexual.

Incarceration Rate

The number of individuals imprisoned per 100,000 population within a given country or jurisdiction.

  • Acquire understanding of the health inequities impacting the black community and the elements that contribute to these disparities.
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Connor Wiseman2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The statement D is least accurate because HIV/AIDS affects both men and women in the black community, and heterosexual transmission is a significant route of infection, especially among black women. This contradicts the assertion that black women have been largely spared.