| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 17M.3.SL.tz0.10 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Explain | Question number | 10 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Define hypokinetic disease.
Explain the relationship between major societal changes and hypokinetic disease.
Markscheme
disease associated with sedentary / physical inactivity✔
modern life has evolved from rurally based farming practices to initially urban based industrial activity and now urban based office / sedentary lifestyle✔
technology has reduced levels of labour/physical activity eg motor car / electricity / electrical appliances / computer games eg washing machine✔
reduced levels of physical activity increases incidence of some forms of cancer / type II diabetes / osteoporosis/obesity / musculoskeletal issues/mental health issues✔
work expectation ‹24/7› has reduced opportunity for physical activity✔
availability of fast food at relatively low cost has contributed to a poor diet, high in fat / sugar✔
Examiners report
Many students were able to pick out 1 or 2 points; however, many repeated themselves with regards to technological changes.
