This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Surgery
Highest incidence of acute appendicitis occurs in 
Select and explain. 
A. 1st decade, B. 2nd decade, C. 5th decade, D. 6th decade
B: 2nd decade
Answer: B: 2nd decade 
Explanation: (B) 2nd decade # Peak incidence of acute appendicitis is in the 2nd & 3rd decades of life.> It is relatively rare at the extreams of age.> Apendicular perforation is more common in infancy & in the elderly, during which periods mortality rates are highest.