Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Actual risk
What Actual risk means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Actual risk
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The measured probability of an outcome, such as the increased chance of heart disease from a high saturated fat diet or smoking.
Topics that use Actual risk
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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