The Stacked Bar Chart Below Shows the Percentages of Death

question 24

Short Answer

The stacked bar chart below shows the percentages of death due to cancer in four geographic regions of the U.S. that occurred in three ethnic groups in 2003. In which geographic area did Hispanics account for their highest percentage of cancer deaths
in 2003?

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Definitions:

Capillary puncture

A technique for obtaining blood samples by puncturing the capillaries, often done on the fingertip or earlobe.

Coagulation

The process by which a clot forms in blood.

Venipuncture

The puncture of a vein, usually with a needle, for the purpose of drawing blood.

Phlebotomy

The insertion of a needle or cannula (small tube) into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood.