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Question 5

An occupational health assessment records measurements for two employees.

EmployeeWaist circumference in cmHip circumference in cm
J7896
K91104

Waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference. For this assessment, a result of 0.86 or more is classified as increased risk.

Which calculation gives the waist-to-hip ratio for the employee classified as having increased risk?

[1]
A

Employee K: 91 ÷ 104.

B

Employee J: 96 ÷ 78.

C

Employee J: 78 ÷ 96.

D

Employee K: 104 ÷ 91.

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5.4 Non-communicable diseases Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /5.4 Non-communicable diseases

102 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.

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