In a Medical Study of 5,000 Middle-Aged Men, It Was

question 27

Essay

In a medical study of 5,000 middle-aged men, it was found that (i) 10% suffered heart disease, (ii) 20% got little or no exercise, and (iii) Of those suffering from heart disease, 60% had a history of little or no exercise. Based on this information, determine the risk of heart disease for a middle-aged man who does not exercise.

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