This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Epidemiology, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Bimodal distribution is seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Thyroid carcinoma, B. Hodgkins lymphoma, C. Renal carcinoma, D. Liver carcinoma
B: Hodgkins lymphoma
Answer: B: Hodgkins lymphoma 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Hodgkins lymphoma * One important phenomenon in age distribution is bimodality, i.e. some disease show two peaks in different age groups. Diseases showing bimodality are Hodgkin's disease, leukaemia, and female breast cancer.