Question

How is AIDS, which is a sexually transmitted disease, likely affecting the age distribution in countries hard hit by the epidemic? Select all that apply. AIDS will reduce the number of sexually active adults. AIDS will increase the number of infants and children. O Infants and children would dominate in the age structure of these countries. AIDS will reduce the number of older adults and the elderly. AIDS will increase the number of older adults and the elderly. Older adults and the elderly would dominate a top-heavy age distribution. Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 5 attempts remaining

Answer 1

HIV cause of death for those ages 25-34, and for those ages 35-44 because this group is the most sexually active group and has more chances for HIV spread .Significant mortality increases that primarily affect middle-aged adults and children. As we know HIV epidemics also affect reproduction which increases mortality and ultimately reduces the growth rate of the affected populations. So the option 2 and 3 is incorrect . Statement 5 ,6 is also incorrect bacause as birth rate reduces the smaller size and lower fertility rates of their parents’ generation become significant which again in the absence of the HIV epidemic causes the  reduction in the size of the youngest cohorts.