Which of the following statements regarding gastric cancer is
accurate?
a) The incidence of cancer of the stomach continues to decrease in
the United States.
While the incidence continues to decrease, gastric cancer still accounts
for 12,800 deaths annually.
b) Most gastric cancer deaths occur in people younger than 40 years.
While gastric cancer deaths occasionally occur in younger people, most
occur in people older than 40 years.
c) Females have a higher incidence of gastric cancers than males.
Males have a higher incidence of gastric cancers than females.
d) A diet high in smoked foods and low in fruits and vegetables may
decrease the risk of gastric cancer.
More accurately, a diet high in smoked foods and low in fruits and
vegetables may increase the risk of gastric cancer.
accurate?
a) The incidence of cancer of the stomach continues to decrease in
the United States.
While the incidence continues to decrease, gastric cancer still accounts
for 12,800 deaths annually.
b) Most gastric cancer deaths occur in people younger than 40 years.
While gastric cancer deaths occasionally occur in younger people, most
occur in people older than 40 years.
c) Females have a higher incidence of gastric cancers than males.
Males have a higher incidence of gastric cancers than females.
d) A diet high in smoked foods and low in fruits and vegetables may
decrease the risk of gastric cancer.
More accurately, a diet high in smoked foods and low in fruits and
vegetables may increase the risk of gastric cancer.