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The U.S. is linked to type 2 diabetes through epidemiological studies comparing its prevalence in the U.S. to other regions [1], research on dietary risk factors within the U.S. population {fact:2, fact:4}, and statistical measurements of the condition's high prevalence among Americans {fact:3, fact:5}.
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The Evolutionary Impact of Dietary Shifts on Physical and Cognitive ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceMa's research in Ann. N Y Acad. Sci. (Vol 1281, p. 64) compares Type 2 diabetes in East Asians with populations in Europe and the United States.
What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 1 fact
measurementThe United States has 11 million individuals with type 2 diabetes, a condition that affects over 8% of the world population.
Diet Quality Indices: Measures for Bridging Nutrition and Public Health link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceFung TT et al. (2021a) published a study in J Nutr finding that a higher Global Diet Quality Score is inversely associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes in US women.
Western Diet: How it affects health, risks, and complications medicalnewstoday.com 1 fact
measurementA 2019 study found that dietary factors drive more than $50 billion in annual healthcare costs in the U.S. related to conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us sentientmedia.org 1 fact
measurementAccording to the CDC, more than 100 million Americans (over 25% of the US population) have diabetes or prediabetes, with 90-95% of those cases being type 2 diabetes.