In the United States in 2012, the Number of New

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Multiple Choice

In the United States in 2012, the number of new, diagnosed diabetes cases was highest for people in the age range of ________, and the rate of new diabetes cases per 1,000 people was highest for people in the age range of ________.

• A)20-44; 45-64
• B)45-64; 65 and older
• C)45-64; 45-64
• D)65 and older; 20-44

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Pareto Optimum

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