The Pimas are a group of people living in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Alth

Question

The Pimas are a group of people living in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. Although Pima Indians living in the U.S. and Mexico have a similar genetic background, a five-fold increase in the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus among U.S. Pima has been reported. The body mass index of Mexicans of non-Pima descent, Mexicans of Pima descent, and Pimas living in the U.S. is shown in the figure. Based on this graph, what can you infer about the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus?

a. If you maintain a normal body weight (BMI <25), you will not get type II diabetes mellitus.

b. Obesity is a risk factor for development of type II diabetes mellitus.

c. People who develop type II diabetes mellitus are typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence.

d. The incidence of type II diabetes mellitus has increased in the past 10 years.

Explanation / Answer

b

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.