In 1994, the most common eye-related disease from which Americans suffered was conjunctivitis, and glaucoma was a

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In 1994, the most common eye-related disease from which Americans suffered was conjunctivitis, and glaucoma was a distant second.

Glaucoma is much more common among patients who are more than 50 years old than it is among those who are 50 or younger, but the incidence rate for conjunctivitis is the same for people of all ages.

The average age of all Americans is expected to exceed 50 by the year 2010.

which of the following conclusions can be most properly drawn about eye-related diseases from the information given?

a. conjunctivitis will remain the most common eye-related disease among Americans in 2010.

b. By the year 2010, glaucoma will overtake conjunctivitis as the most common eye-related disease.

c. More people will suffer from conjunctivitis in 2010 than did in 1994.

d. Most Americans will encounter either conjunctivitis or glaucoma by 2010.

e. The average age of Americans suffering from conjunctivitis will increase between 1994 and 2010.


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the answer is E because,

Incidence of conjuctivitis is same across all age groups. By 2010 there will be many >50aged people and hence more people likely to suffer from Conjuctivitis.