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It's Not Just Diet: Where a Child Lives Also Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Type 2 diabetes is surging in children, now making up 24% to 45% of youth diabetes cases - up from just 1% to 2% before the mid-1990s. While obesity remains the top risk factor, new research shows early-life environments also play a powerful role. Analyzing data on more than 174,000 children nationwide, including 50,000 under age 5, the study shows that factors like poor neighborhood walkability, food insecurity, caregiver health, and exposure to processed foods through assistance programs were strongly linked to diabetes risk.

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