Question

Today, the survival rate for children with pediatric cancer is _____.

a. declining by 8 percent per year
b. declining by 8 percent per year
c. less than 18 percent less
d. about 8 percent
e. approaching 80 percent

Answer 1

The survival rate for children with pediatric cancer is approaching 80 percent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The survival rate for children with pediatric cancer is approaching 80 percent.

• According to the information provided, the global child mortality rate for children under five years old was 38 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2019.
• However, it is important to note that this rate varies significantly across countries and regions, with the highest under-five mortality rate being in the WHO African Region.
• Nevertheless, advancements in healthcare have significantly improved the survival rates for pediatric cancer, and the current estimate is approaching 80 percent.