HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 5 MC

According to Australia's Health 2024 data, which statement BEST describes the differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females?

Both males and females have identical leading causes of disease burden
Males experience higher rates of anxiety disorders whilst females experience higher rates of suicide
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause for males whilst dementia is the leading cause for females
Back pain and problems affects females more than males across all age groups

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Data shows coronary heart disease leads for males, dementia for females.

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A is incorrect: Leading causes differ significantly between genders.
B is incorrect: Anxiety disorders lead for females, suicide for males.
D is incorrect: Back pain ranks similarly for both genders.