Asked by Rodrigo Martin on Apr 25, 2024
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Which cancer has the highest incidence but not the highest death rate for women in the United States?
A) Lung
B) Breast
C) Cervical
D) Colon
Highest Incidence
The rate at which a particular disease or condition is most frequently diagnosed within a defined population or area.
Death Rate
The number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time, often expressed per 1,000 or 100,000 individuals annually.
- Discern the assortment of cancer types and their peculiarities, involving origins and influence on fatality rates.
- Acquire knowledge about the specific cancers leading in both prevalence and mortality within the United States.
Verified Answer
VH
Venkata Harish Kumar5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Breast cancer has the highest incidence rate among women in the United States, but it does not have the highest death rate. Lung cancer has the highest death rate, followed by colon cancer. Cervical cancer has a lower incidence and death rate compared to breast and lung cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the assortment of cancer types and their peculiarities, involving origins and influence on fatality rates.
- Acquire knowledge about the specific cancers leading in both prevalence and mortality within the United States.