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Question 8

An epidemiological study evaluates the risk of cardiovascular disease in a female patient with the following measurements:

  • Body mass: 80 kg
  • Height: 1.60 m
  • Waist circumference: 88 cm
  • Hip circumference: 110 cm

According to clinical guidelines, a BMI≥30.0 kg m−2\text{BMI} \ge 30.0\text{ kg m}^{-2}BMI≥30.0 kg m−2 indicates obesity, and a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) > 0.85 for females indicates abdominal obesity (increased risk of cardiovascular disease).

Which of the following options correctly states the calculated BMI and WHR for this patient, alongside their clinical classifications?

BMI=31.25 kg m−2\text{BMI} = 31.25\text{ kg m}^{-2}BMI=31.25 kg m−2 (obese); WHR=0.80\text{WHR} = 0.80WHR=0.80 (not abdominally obese)

BMI=25.00 kg m−2\text{BMI} = 25.00\text{ kg m}^{-2}BMI=25.00 kg m−2 (not obese); WHR=0.80\text{WHR} = 0.80WHR=0.80 (not abdominally obese)

BMI=31.25 kg m−2\text{BMI} = 31.25\text{ kg m}^{-2}BMI=31.25 kg m−2 (obese); WHR=1.25\text{WHR} = 1.25WHR=1.25 (abdominally obese)

BMI=50.00 kg m−2\text{BMI} = 50.00\text{ kg m}^{-2}BMI=50.00 kg m−2 (obese); WHR=1.25\text{WHR} = 1.25WHR=1.25 (abdominally obese)

Non-communicable diseases and lifestyle factors Questions

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