The number of Americans being diagnose annually with HIV/AIDS has ______ since the early 1980s when it emerged in the United States.
A) tripled
B) doubled
C) stayed the same
D) declined significantly

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Since the early 1980s, significant advancements have been made in the prevention, testing, and treatment of HIV/AIDS. As a result, the number of people in the United States being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has declined significantly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there was a 19% decline in new HIV diagnoses from 2005 to 2014. Therefore, the best choice is D, "declined significantly."

The Number of Americans Being Diagnose Annually with HIV/AIDS Has