In a Study to Determine Whether Tonsillectomy Is Associated with Subsequent

Multiple Choice

In a study to determine whether tonsillectomy is associated with subsequent development of Hodgkin's disease, the estimated relative risk for those with prior
Tonsillectomy was found to be 1.9.From this we can conclude:

A) The case fatality rate is higher among patients who have had a prior tonsillectomy
B) The incidence of Hodgkin's disease is higher among those who had a prior tonsillectomy
C) Tonsillectomy appears to protect against the development of Hodgkin's disease
D) Tonsillectomy should not be performed because it increases the risk of Hodgkin's disease
E) None of the above