Author Question: Estimates for 2008 indicated that about 69 of new cancer cases will occur in Canadians who are over ... (Read 12 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Estimates for 2008 indicated that about 69 of new cancer cases will occur in Canadians who are over the age of 60 . Which of the following are the most common cancers included for this age group?

a. Prostate, lung, and colon
b. Breast, melanoma, and lung
c. Prostate, breast, and ovarian
d. Breast, stomach, and colon

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a whole medical system?

a. Ayurveda
b. Herbal remedies
c. Homeopathic medicine
d. Vitamin and mineral therapy

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The most common cancers for this age group are prostate, lung, and colon cancers.
Breast, melanoma, and lung cancers are not the most common cancers for this age group.
Prostate, breast, and ovarian cancers are not the most common cancers for this age group.
Breast, stomach, and colon cancers are not the most common cancers for this age group.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Ayurveda is an example of a whole medical system. Ayurveda practitioners use a combination of remedies, such as herbs, purgatives, and oils, to treat disease.
B Herbal remedies are considered to be a biologically based therapy.
C Homeopathic medicine is considered to be a biologically based therapy.
D Vitamin and mineral therapy is considered to be a biologically based therapy.