A case-control study was needed to determine an association between the exposure (tobacco) and outcome (lung disease). If the control group (non-smokers) has the same incidences of lung cancer as the smoking group, which additional factor may be a contributor to the disease?
A) General environment
B) Brand of cigarettes smoked
C) The average age of each group
D) The duration of smoking

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If both smokers and non-smokers have the same incidence of lung cancer, it suggests that another factor, such as the general environment, might be contributing to the disease.

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