The graph shows the incidence of a lifestyle factor, for males and females combined, and the mortality rates from a disease associated with this lifestyle factor - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 10 - 2001 - Paper 1

The graph illustrates a significant increase in deaths associated with a specific lifestyle factor over the years. Analyzing the options:

• High-fat diet and Diabetes: While high-fat diets can lead to various health issues, the graph does not specifically correlate with diabetes mortality rates.
• Sun exposure and Skin cancer: Although increasing sun exposure can lead to more skin cancer cases, the graph does not clearly show a trend corresponding to skin cancer deaths.
• Tobacco smoking and Lung cancer: This option aligns well with the trends in the graph. The increasing incidence of deaths corresponds with rising tobacco use and lung cancer rates over the decades.
• Unsafe sex practices and HIV/AIDS: While this is a significant public health issue, the graph does not reflect the trends typically associated with HIV/AIDS mortality.

Given the significant correlation between tobacco smoking and lung cancer, the correct answer is (C) Tobacco smoking Lung cancer.