• Syllabus

C.8. Public health (HL only)

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Sub sections and their related questions

C.8.1. Distinguish between non-communicable and communicable diseases.

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C.8.2. Outline population attributable risk (PAR).

• 20N.3.HL:.tz0.8a: Define population attributable risk.

C.8.3. Outline the use of population attributable risk (PAR) for prioritizing public health initiatives.

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C.8.4. Explain the relationship between moderate exercise and health.

• 18N.3.HL:.tz0.12b:

  Explain the role of moderate exercise on mortality.

• 19N.3.HL:.tz0.10b: Suggest two reasons why regular walking decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• 20N.3.HL:.tz0.8c:

  Walking is associated with a lower risk of mortality. Discuss the benefits of regular walks on health.

C.8.5. Outline the causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes.

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  Describe two causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes.

• 18N.3.HL:.tz0.12a: Identify two potential causes of sudden cardiac death in athletes.
• 20N.3.HL:.tz0.8b: An athlete has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Identify two other risk factors...