HMS, HAG 2023 HSC 6 MC

The following table represents the number of deaths per 100000 population in males aged 55-64 years in 1980 and again in 2020 for a range of conditions.

Conditions	Male deaths per 100 000 population aged 55–64
Conditions	1980	2020
J	14	7
K	100	20
L	173	53
M	600	79

Which condition is represented by the letter \(J\) in the table?

Skin cancer
Lung cancer
Coronary heart disease
Cerebrovascular disease

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\(A\)

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A is correct: Data shows condition J had smallest number of deaths per 100,000 in both 1980 and 2020, consistent with skin cancer mortality patterns.

Other Options:

B is incorrect: Would show higher mortality rates than displayed for condition J.
C is incorrect: Has significantly higher mortality rates than shown.
D is incorrect: Higher mortality rate than condition J.

♦♦ Mean mark 41%.