The following statement(s) is/are true concerning the epidemiology of inguinal hernias.
A. Inguinal hernias occur with a male-to-female ratio of about 7:1
B. Femoral and umbilical hernias are more common in women, with a female-to-male ratio of 4:1
C. The frequency of inguinal hernias increases with age
D. Almost all umbilical hernias occur in the pediatric age group
Answer:A
The following statement(s) is/are true concerning the epidemiology of inguinal hernias.
A. Inguinal hernias occur with a male-to-female ratio of about 7:1 B. Femoral and umbilical hernias are more common in women, with a female-to-male ratio of 4:1 C. The frequency of inguinal hernias increases with age D. Almost all umbilical hernias occur in the pediatric age group