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Which statement BEST describes the current balance between healthcare and prevention spending in Australia?

  1. Equal funding is allocated to both treatment and prevention programs
  2. The majority of health expenditure is directed towards medical treatments rather than prevention
  3. Prevention programs receive more funding than treatment due to their cost-effectiveness
  4. Private health insurance covers most prevention costs while government funds treatment
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: The majority of healthcare spending is directed towards medical treatments rather than prevention.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Funding is not equally allocated between treatment and prevention programs.
  • C is incorrect: Despite cost-effectiveness prevention programs remain under-resourced compared to treatment.
  • D is incorrect: Government Medicare covers both while private insurance focuses on treatment options.