Question

a. which continent has the most people living with hiv/aids? compare health care spending on that continent with the continents apparent health care needs. mention evidence from the cartograms in your response. (5 points)

Explanation:

Africa has the most people living with HIV/AIDS. Cartograms can show population - density of affected areas. Health - care spending in Africa is often low compared to the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, indicating a significant gap between needs and resources. For example, countries like Nigeria and South Africa in Africa have high numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS but may not have sufficient healthcare funding as shown by economic and health - related cartograms.

Answer:

Africa has the most people living with HIV/AIDS. There is a significant gap between healthcare spending and healthcare needs in Africa as evidenced by the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and relatively low levels of healthcare funding in African countries shown in cartograms.