The chance of being alive for five years after being diagnosed with a condition, compared with the general population, is called the 5-year relative survival rate.
The table shows data for breast cancer and lung cancer in Australia, 2011-2015.
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\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\ \ \textit{Cancer}\ \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \textit{5-year relative survival rate}\\
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\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Breast}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{90.8%}\\
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\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Lung}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{17.4%}\\
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Which of the following provides the most likely reason for the difference in these 5-year relative survival rates?
- Health promotion strategies in schools have been more effective in reducing risk factors for lung cancer compared to breast cancer.
- There was a higher hospitalisation rate and greater demand for emerging treatments for lung cancer compared to breast cancer.
- There was a higher demand for palliative care services when individuals were diagnosed with breast cancer compared to lung cancer.
- Technology advancements have increased early detection and provided more successful treatment options for breast cancer compared to lung cancer.