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RYAN BANYAN

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Which of the following statements about cancer in the United States is TRUE?
 
  A) Fewer than 500,000 people will die from cancer each year.
  B) The five-year survival rate for cancer is 67, which is the highest rate ever.
  C) Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
  D) Americans living in poverty have a higher survival rate than those in higher socioeconomic categories.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a cost that society bears as a result of cancer?
 
  A) premature deaths
  B) billions of dollars in medical expenses
  C) lost productivity
  D) loss of education


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Kdiggy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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