Which of These Is NOT a Basic Condition That Must

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a basic condition that must be met before a cause-and-effect relationship between a risk factor and a health outcome can be inferred?

• A) The evidence must be consistent.
• B) The relationship need not make sense.
• C) There must be a dose-response relationship.
• D) The alleged cause must have been in place before the health outcome appeared.

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