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HMS, HIC 2022 HSC 3 MC

Which row in the table shows the current infant mortality and life expectancy trends in Australia?

\begin{align*}
\begin{array}{l}
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\quad\textbf{A.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\quad\textbf{B.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\quad\textbf{C.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\quad\textbf{D.}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}\\
\end{array}
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\textit{Infant Mortality}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \textit{Life Expectancy} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Decreasing}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&\text{Increasing}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Decreasing}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Decreasing}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Increasing}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Stable} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Stable}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \text{Increasing} \\
\hline
\end{array}
\end{align*}

 

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\( A\)

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  • A is correct: Australia shows decreasing infant mortality rates and increasing life expectancy trends.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Life expectancy continues to increase in Australia.
  • C is incorrect: Infant mortality is decreasing, not increasing.
  • D is incorrect: Infant mortality is decreasing, not stable.

Filed Under: Health status of Australians Tagged With: Band 3, smc-5504-30-Infant mortality

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