Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Mortality Rates from Cancer

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the mortality rates from cancer during middle adulthood?

• A) They are often attributable to the lack of early detection and treatment.
• B) They are higher than during later adulthood.
• C) They are lower than during early adulthood.
• D) Types of cancer are evenly distributed across gender and racial groups.

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