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Date November 2019 Marks available 2 Reference code 19N.3.SL.tz0.10
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Suggest Question number 10 Adapted from N/A

Question

State one habit that increases susceptibility to cardiovascular disease.

[1]
a.

Suggest two ways humans can overcome major societal changes that increase susceptibility to hypokinetic disease.

[2]
b.

Markscheme

cigarette smoking ✔

physical inactivity ✔

poor diet ✔

a.

<proliferation of motor vehicles can be overcome by> exercising or walking / biking to school /work/friends/family ✔

<changes in employment and working patterns can be overcome by> choosing a standing desk / going for a walk during breaks ✔

<growth of processed and fast-food options can be overcome by> choosing to eat more nutritious foods/limiting fast food intake ✔

Accept other suitable examples.

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Option C: Physical activity and health » C.2. Cardiovascular disease » C.2.5. Discuss how a lifestyle of physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Option C: Physical activity and health » C.7. Exercise and psychological well-being » C.7.6. Describe strategies for enhancing adherence to exercise.
Option C: Physical activity and health » C.2. Cardiovascular disease
Option C: Physical activity and health » C.7. Exercise and psychological well-being
Option C: Physical activity and health

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