Consider the results of a meta-analysis on the relationship between fish and death from cardiovascular disease.Which result is consistent with the current scientific research?
A)Fish consumption: less than once a month Relative risk = 1 Fish consumption: 4 times a week: Relative risk = 0.98
Difference between two groups is not statistically significant
B)Fish consumption: less than once a month Relative risk = 1 Fish consumption: 4 times a week: Relative risk = 1.6
Difference between two groups is statistically significant
C)Fish consumption: less than once a month Relative risk = 1 Fish consumption: 4 times a week: Relative risk = 1.04
Difference between two groups is not statistically significant
D)Fish consumption: less than once a month Relative risk = 1 Fish consumption: 4 times a week: Relative risk = 0.75
Difference between two groups is statistically significant

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A lower relative risk (0.75) with increased fish consumption (4 times a week) compared to less than once a month is consistent with current scientific research, indicating a statistically significant protective effect of fish consumption against death from cardiovascular disease. Option A indicates that the difference between the two groups is not statistically significant, which is inconsistent with current research. Option B indicates an increased risk with increased fish consumption, which is inconsistent with current research. Option C indicates a negligible difference between the two groups, which is inconsistent with current research.

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