Multiple choice

There is a sudden increase in the total number of patients registering at hospitals in Salutria. The health authorities claim that this is due to the statewide health awareness campaign that they had conducted.

Which of the following statements most directly contradicts the conclusion drawn above?

  1. There has been a tremendous influx of new residents to Salutria.

  2. The hospitals have better healthcare facilities now.

  3. Residents unable to afford good health care register with state health clinics.

  4. Older residents make regular visits to state healthcare clinics.

  5. Basic health queries can now be addressed and remedied electronically.

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Explanation

Tremendous inflow could account for increased patients in the hospitals as against the claims of health authorities. Once there is a substantial increase in the total population, there would be a near proportionate increase in the number registering at hospitals.

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