Asked by Amelia Mcinnis on May 17, 2024

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​There is a _______ incidence of _______ in America, and a _______ mortality from _______.

A) ​much higher, breast and prostate cancer; much higher, lung cancer
B) ​much lower, breast and prostate cancer; much higher, lung cancer
C) ​much higher, lung cancer; much higher, breast and prostate cancer
D) ​much lower, breast and prostate cancer; much lower, lung cancer

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something undesirable within a given population over a specific period of time.

Mortality

The occurrence of death within a population; often used in statistics to quantify the ratio of deaths in a particular population during a specific time frame.

Breast And Prostate Cancer

Types of cancer, with breast cancer occurring in the breast tissue and prostate cancer originating in the prostate gland, both with various treatment options and outcomes.

  • Comprehend the particular cancers with the highest occurrence and death rates in the United States.
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Kaycel NiñaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct answer is A because in America, there is a much higher incidence of both breast and prostate cancer compared to many other parts of the world, and also a much higher mortality from lung cancer, reflecting high rates of these cancers and their impacts in the country.