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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 400 MC

According to Australia's Health 2024, which of the following age groups has the highest rate of mental illness in the last 12 months?

  1. Females aged 16-24 years
  2. Males aged 16-24 years
  3. Females aged 25-34 years
  4. Males aged 25-34 years
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  • A is correct: According to Australia’s Health 2024, females aged 16-24 have the highest rate of mental illness in the last 12 months at 46%, which is significantly higher than other age and gender groups.

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  • B is incorrect: Males aged 16-24 have a rate of 32%, which is high but not the highest.
  • C is incorrect: Females aged 25-34 have lower rates than females aged 16-24.
  • D is incorrect: Males aged 25-34 have lower rates than both young females and young males aged 16-24.