HMS, HAG 2018 HSC 19 MC

The graph shows (government) expenditure for patients admitted to hospital in Australia, by age, for 2012–2013.

Which of the following is most likely to be responsible for admitted patient expenditures over $2500 million?

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$C$

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C is correct: Cardiovascular diseases and injuries require expensive treatments and affect older age groups with highest expenditure.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Mental health typically requires less expensive hospital treatment than cardiovascular diseases.
B is incorrect: Mental health expenditure is generally lower than cardiovascular disease costs.
D is incorrect: Respiratory diseases are less expensive to treat than injuries requiring surgery.

♦♦♦♦♦ Mean mark 36%.