Which is an example of mortality?

A) Cancer accounted for 10,000 deaths in 2008.
B) There were 20 reported cases of HIV in Webster County.
C) A smoker is more likely to get cancer than a nonsmoker.
D) Ten new cases of TB were discovered in the state of Nebraska.

Answer: A

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