HIV Infection Rates in Southern Africa (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Which component of the immune system does HIV specifically target and destroy?
Which component of the immune system does HIV specifically target and destroy?
CD4 cells
When does a person living with HIV progress to AIDS?
When does a person living with HIV progress to AIDS?
When CD4 cell count drops critically low
What percentage of all people living with HIV globally are in Sub-Saharan Africa?
What percentage of all people living with HIV globally are in Sub-Saharan Africa?
68%
What percentage of people living with HIV in Southern Africa are female?
What percentage of people living with HIV in Southern Africa are female?
60%
What peak HIV infection rate did Botswana and Zimbabwe reach?
What peak HIV infection rate did Botswana and Zimbabwe reach?
25-26% of adult population
How did condom use during first sexual encounters in South Africa change from 2001 to 2008?
How did condom use during first sexual encounters in South Africa change from 2001 to 2008?
Increased from 31.3% to 64.8%
What was the change in HIV-positive pregnant women receiving treatment between 2004 and 2009?
What was the change in HIV-positive pregnant women receiving treatment between 2004 and 2009?
Increased from 9% to 54%
How did Zimbabwe's HIV infection rate change between 1997 and 2007?
How did Zimbabwe's HIV infection rate change between 1997 and 2007?
Declined from 29% to 16%
How many new HIV infections occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2009?
How many new HIV infections occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2009?
1.8 million
What percentage of the world's population does Sub-Saharan Africa represent?
What percentage of the world's population does Sub-Saharan Africa represent?
12%