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Non-communicable diseases and lifestyle factors

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Question 1

A longitudinal cohort study investigated the link between physical inactivity (a lifestyle factor) and the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) over a 10-year period. The results are summarized in the table below:

Physical Activity LevelNumber of ParticipantsNumber of CVD Cases Developed
Active (>150 mins/week)12,50012,50012,500250
Moderately Active (75−15075-15075−150 mins/week)8,0008,0008,000320
Inactive (<75 mins/week)4,5004,5004,500360

What is the percentage increase in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease for the 'Inactive' group compared to the 'Active' group?

6.0%6.0\%6.0%

75%75\%75%

300%300\%300%

400%400\%400%

Non-communicable diseases and lifestyle factors Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
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