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HMS, HAG 2018 HSC 17 MC

Based on statistics, Australia has a very high incidence of cancer when compared to most developed countries.

To what is this mainly due?

  1. Poor dietary habits
  2. Higher rates of smoking
  3. Successful screening programs
  4. Increased spending on sun protection
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Successful screening programs detect more cancers, increasing incidence rates through early detection.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Poor dietary habits would be a risk factor, not explanation for high detection rates.
  • B is incorrect: Higher smoking rates would increase lung cancer but don’t explain overall high incidence.
  • D is incorrect: Sun protection spending would reduce skin cancer incidence, not increase overall rates.

♦♦♦♦ Mean mark 33%.