The number of new cancer cases diagnosed has increased steadily since 1900 . The nurse explains to a client that one of the reasons for this increase is that

a. cancer is related to most birth defects.
b. many false-positive cancer results are reported.
c. people who live longer are less prone to cancer.
d. statistical analysis and reporting are more accurate.


D
The apparent increase in the incidence of cancer may be somewhat misleading. It may simply reflect more precise diagnostic and statistical methods combined with the trend toward a longer life span.

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