A researcher recorded the percentage of adults with obesity and the incidence of liver cancer in four regions.
| Region | Percentage of adults with obesity | Incidence of liver cancer (new cases per 100 000 adults per year) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 4 |
| B | 12 | 6 |
| C | 16 | 9 |
| D | 21 | 13 |
Evaluate the conclusion that obesity increases the risk of liver cancer. Use the information in the table and your knowledge of biology.
304 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 2.2 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems, covering 2.2.1 The human digestive system, 2.2.2 The heart and blood vessels, 2.2.3 Blood, 2.2.4 Coronary heart disease: a non-communicable disease, 2.2.5 Health issues, 2.2.6 The effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases, and 2.2.7 Cancer. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.