2024HSCMultiple choice
Q11
1 mark
Question
The data shows the proportion of adults living in Australia who are obese.
Which of the following can be observed from the data?
A. The proportion of obese adults always increases with age.
B. There is a greater percentage of men who are obese than women in all age groups.
C. The proportion of women who are obese increases from 13% at 18–24 to 38% at 65–74.
D. The proportion of men who are obese increases from 18% at 18–24 to 35% at 45–54, then decreases to 23% at age 85 and over.

Syllabus alignment
Module 8 · Non-infectious Disease and Disorders
- Causes and EffectsRepresent incidence, prevalence and mortality data for non-infectious diseases.