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5.4 Non-communicable diseases

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Question 32
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The table shows a patient’s measurements before and after a lifestyle programme.

Table

MeasurementBeforeAfter
Mass in kg10090
Height in m2.002.00
Waist circumference in cm10095
Hip circumference in cm120108

Which statement correctly describes the changes in BMI and waist-to-hip ratio?

[1]
A

BMI decreased by 5%5\%5%; waist-to-hip ratio decreased.

B

BMI decreased by 10%10\%10%; waist-to-hip ratio decreased.

C

BMI decreased by 10%10\%10%; waist-to-hip ratio increased.

D

BMI decreased by 5%5\%5%; waist-to-hip ratio increased.

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5.4 Non-communicable diseases Questions

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

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.

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