Which statement about HIV/AIDS distribution in society is supported by the material?

• A. It now affects a broader segment of society
• B. It affects only a narrow segment of society
• C. It has not changed over time
• D. It has no impact on life expectancy

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how the pattern of who is affected by HIV/AIDS has changed over time. The material describes HIV/AIDS as reaching a broader slice of society, not staying limited to a single group. This broader distribution means more people from different ages, genders, and communities are impacted, reflecting changes in transmission, testing, treatment access, and awareness. That’s why the statement that it now affects a broader segment of society is the best fit.

If we consider the other possibilities, they don’t match the described trend: the disease is not limited to a narrow group, it has evolved in its reach over time, and while related, life expectancy implications don’t negate the broader distribution described.