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The decline in cardiovascular disease mortality rates in Australia is attributed to improvements in both prevention and treatment, including:

Reduction in risk factor levels and improved medical care with better medications
Increased smoking rates and improved surgical techniques only
Focus on treatment rather than prevention strategies
Elimination of all modifiable risk factors from the population

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A is correct: Decline due to reduced risk factors like smoking plus improved medications and surgical interventions.

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B is incorrect: Smoking rates decreased not increased and improvements include medications not just surgery.
C is incorrect: Both prevention and treatment contributed not just treatment focus.
D is incorrect: Risk factors reduced but not completely eliminated from the population.