Which cultural background has the highest risk of developing diabetes mellitus?

Which cultural background has the highest risk of developing diabetes mellitus?

• A. Asian
• B. Hispanic
• C. African-American
• D. European

Answer: (B)

Diabetes risk varies by ethnicity because a mix of genetics, body composition, lifestyle, and access to preventive care influence who develops the condition. In the United States, Hispanic/Latino adults have one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates among major racial/ethnic groups, often higher than African American or White populations and higher than many Asian groups in broad surveys. While some Asian subgroups may develop diabetes at lower body weights, the overall prevalence among Asians is typically lower than that seen in Hispanics. So, among these backgrounds, Hispanic stands out as the group with the greatest risk.

Diabetes risk varies by ethnicity because a mix of genetics, body composition, lifestyle, and access to preventive care influence who develops the condition. In the United States, Hispanic/Latino adults have one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates among major racial/ethnic groups, often higher than African American or White populations and higher than many Asian groups in broad surveys. While some Asian subgroups may develop diabetes at lower body weights, the overall prevalence among Asians is typically lower than that seen in Hispanics. So, among these backgrounds, Hispanic stands out as the group with the greatest risk.