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Question 34

Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio are two measurements used to assess whether a person is a healthy weight.

The table shows data collected for two patients.

PatientBMIWaist-to-hip ratio
X22.10.76
Y?0.84

BMI can be calculated using the following equation:

BMI=mass in kilograms(height in metres)2 \text{BMI} = \frac{\text{mass in kilograms}}{(\text{height in metres})^2} BMI=(height in metres)2mass in kilograms​

Patient Y has a mass of 68 kg and a height of 1.63 m.

Calculate the BMI of Patient Y.

Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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Non-communicable diseases and lifestyle factors Questions

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