Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding the global spread of HIV/AIDS?

A. Ninety-five percent of infections occur in developing countries where heterosexual contact is the main means of HIV transmission.
B. HIV disproportionately affects the poor and ethnic minorities.
C. Asia and Africa are on par with each other in terms of the number of people living with HIV.
D. Political, economic, and social barriers contribute to the ongoing spread of HIV infection.


C. Asia and Africa are on par with each other in terms of the number of people living with HIV.

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