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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 10 MC

According to Australia's Health 2024 data on tobacco and e-cigarette use patterns, which statement BEST describes the socioeconomic trends that exist in substance use behaviours?

  1. Both tobacco smoking and e-cigarette use follow identical socioeconomic patterns
  2. Tobacco use is higher in disadvantaged areas whilst e-cigarette use is higher in advantaged areas
  3. E-cigarette use shows no relationship to socioeconomic status across Australia
  4. Advantaged areas have equally high rates of both tobacco and e-cigarette use
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  • B is correct: Data shows opposite patterns – tobacco higher in disadvantaged, e-cigarettes in advantaged areas.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Patterns are opposite between tobacco and e-cigarettes.
  • C is incorrect: Clear socioeconomic pattern exists for e-cigarette use.
  • D is incorrect: Advantaged areas have low tobacco but high e-cigarette rates.