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2 marksSexually Transmitted Infections and Chronic Diseases

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 11(b)(iv)

Data comparing rates of obesity and diabetes mellitus from 1980 to 2005.

Compare the trends in diabetes mellitus and obesity between 1980 and 2005.

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  1. 11(a)(i)Explain what is 'diabetes mellitus'.[2 marks]
  2. 11(a)(ii)Name the TWO types of diabetes mellitus.[2 marks]
  3. 11(a)(iii)Name the hormone which, when deficient, causes diabetes mellitus.[1 mark]
  4. 11(b)(i)Approximately what percentage of the population was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in 2005?[1 mark]
  5. 11(b)(ii)Approximately what percentage of the population was considered obese in 2005?[1 mark]
  6. 11(b)(iii)By approximately how much had diabetes mellitus increased from 1980 to 2005?[2 marks]
  7. 11(c)(i)Suggest FOUR factors which may have contributed to obesity becoming a problem in the Caribbean.[4 marks]
  8. 11(c)(ii)Recommend TWO lifestyle changes in managing obesity.[2 marks]
  9. 11(d)Explain how obesity may affect blood pressure.[3 marks]

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