Question

Millions of US teens are newly infected by HIV every year.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Millions of US teens are newly infected by HIV every year. False.

Answer 2

Answer: False

In 2017 (the most recent year for which we have accurate statistics), the number of new cases of HIV was 38,739. This is nowhere close to a million. Moreover, the age group with the highest number of new infections are those ages 25-34, not teenagers. Although the statement is false, teenagers who are sexually active are still at risk of HIV, as well as other sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, it is important to always practice safe sex.