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Why is prevalence of AIDS in Africa so high?
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Africa is disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS, due to several factors. The most prevalent includes poverty and lack of access to adequate healthcare and educational resources. Additionally, some cultural practices and norms put individuals at increased risk of contracting or transmitting the virus. These include high rate of polygamy and lack of universal male circumcision, which can increases males' vulnerability to HIV infection. Other environmental issues such as population density, geography, and lack of sanitation contribute to the spread of the virus throughout the continent.