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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18M.3.SL.TZ1.16c
Level SL Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
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18M.3.SL.TZ1.16c

A study was carried out to monitor mortality rates resulting from coronary heart disease (CHD) in people with and without diabetes. The data show the coronary heart disease mortality rates for two time periods.

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Outline two factors that are related to increased risk of developing CHD.

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a. high cholesterol/LDL/transfats/saturated fats (may lead to atherosclerosis) 

b. hypertension/high blood pressure (from stress or medical condition) 

c. obesity / lack of exercise / smoking 

d. genetic predisposition

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