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HMS, HIC 2015 HSC 15 MC

The graph shows the mortality rate (1992-2010) for a preventable chronic disease in Australia.
 

Which of the following is most likely to be the preventable chronic disease represented in the graph?

  1. Obesity
  2. Lung cancer
  3. Type 2 diabetes
  4. Colorectal cancer
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Lung cancer shows declining mortality with higher male rates.

Note: Historical data remains educationally relevant for teaching epidemiological interpretation skills and understanding public health trends.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Obesity mortality rates are generally increasing not declining.
  • C is incorrect: Type 2 diabetes mortality shows different gender patterns.
  • D is incorrect: Colorectal cancer has less pronounced gender differences.

♦♦ Mean mark 54%.