שאלה משלב א׳ בבריאות הציבור · מועד 2022, שאלה 108

To compare the RISK OF DEVELOPING lung cancer between two countries, the best measure is the AGE-STANDARDISED INCIDENCE RATE PER 100 000 - incidence measures new disease (risk), and standardisation removes differences in age structure. Prevalence reflects survival as well as risk, mortality reflects treatment and survival, and 5-year relative survival measures prognosis and detection practices.