HMS, HAG 2024 HSC 14 MC

The graph shows the number of deaths of Australian females over time for TWO cancers, X and Y, that resulted in more deaths than for any other forms of cancer.

Which cancer is represented by cancer Y?

Breast
Cervical
Lung
Skin

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Cancer Y represents lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths in Australian females, with numbers declining since 2000.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Breast cancer would likely show as the higher line (X).
B is incorrect: Cervical cancer has much lower mortality numbers.
D is incorrect: Skin cancer mortality is significantly lower than lung cancer.

♦♦♦ Mean mark 34%.