A doctor measured the waist and hip circumference of two people, A and B.
The Table shows the results.
Table
| Person | Sex | Waist circumference in cm | Hip circumference in cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | male | 102 | 98 |
| B | female | 80 | 100 |
A waist : hip ratio above 1.0 for men or above 0.85 for women shows an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Calculate the waist : hip ratio for person A.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.
Person B has a waist : hip ratio of 0.80.
Explain which person has the greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
Person A has a BMI in the healthy weight range.
Explain why the doctor measured the waist : hip ratio as well as the BMI.
Suggest one change to the lifestyle of person A that would reduce his waist circumference.
44 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 5.4 Non-communicable diseases, covering 5.4.1 Interaction of factors in non-communicable disease, 5.4.2 Lifestyle factors and non-communicable disease, and 5.4.3 Treatments for cardiovascular disease. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.