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Summary of Transcript:
The video discusses how people of different ethnicities are susceptible to diseases like diabetes. East Asian and South Asian people are more predisposed to diabetes, even if not necessarily obese, compared to white people and Polynesians, who can get pretty large before becoming at risk. The video highlights the importance of understanding these differences in health risks based on ethnicity.
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Diabetes is a serious health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, East Asian and South Asian people are more predisposed to diabetes than other populations.
Research has shown that the prevalence of diabetes in adults of South Asian descent is 17%, compared to 8% in non-Hispanic whites, 13% in non-Hispanic blacks, and 10% in other ethnicities. This higher rate of diabetes among South Asians may be due to their lower ability to secrete insulin and their higher incidence of type 2 diabetes compared to other ethnic groups.
In East Asians, research suggests that they develop type 2 diabetes at a lower body mass index (BMI) than other populations. This could be due to genetic variants associated with type 2 diabetes that are more common among East Asians. In addition, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can also contribute to an increased risk for diabetes in this population.
B needEating a healthy diet low in sugar and saturated fat can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Regular physical activity is also important for maintaining a healthy weight and reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. East Asian and South Asian communities need to be aware of the risks associated with diabetes and take steps to reduce them.
By understanding why East Asian and South Asian people are more predisposed to diabetes, we can take steps toward preventing it from occurring in these populations.
Sources:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4026332/
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-020-05132-5
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