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Its not just Genetics, Diabetes

Authors: Bryan Walsh

Publication Year: 2008

Last Updated: 2012-05-15 

Journal: TIME

Keywords: Diabetes, 2008, American Indian, weight, Time,

Abstract: 2008 Its not just Genetics
Safety Community Environment Education Race Income Diet Neighborhood Poverty

You're a Native American bay born into the Oglala Sioux tribe, Living on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. There are a lot of things that are going to make life a challenge for you, but one of the most perilous will be your weight. Chances are your parents already have a weight problem.

Source: Link to Original Article.

Source: https://time.com/archive/6685152/its-not-just-genetics/

 

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