Of the following diseases, which is most commonly found in women?
a. cervical spine trauma
b. degenerative cervical bone disease
c. lymphadenopathy secondary to Hodgkin's disease
d. head injury
B
Degenerative cervical bone disease is most commonly seen in women. Degenerative bone disease increases with age; almost everyone older than 60 years of age has some degree of symptomatic joint degeneration. It is more prevalent in females than males (2:1). Cervical spine trauma occurs more frequently in young male adults as the result of injuries. Lymphadenopathy secondary to Hodgkin's disease is more common in males. Head injuries are more common in males because of trauma from motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports-related injuries.
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