Questions: By the year 2045, 700 million people are predicted to be diabetic worldwide, a 51% increase compared with 463 million in 2019. Which factor is responsible for this global rise in type 2 diabetes? - an increase in the prevalence of obesity - genetic changes - an increase in high fructose corn syrup consumption - a decrease in physical activity

By the year 2045, 700 million people are predicted to be diabetic worldwide, a 51% increase compared with 463 million in 2019. Which factor is responsible for this global rise in type 2 diabetes? - an increase in the prevalence of obesity - genetic changes - an increase in high fructose corn syrup consumption - a decrease in physical activity
Transcript text: Question 1 of 20 By the year 2045, 700 million people are predicted to be diabetic worldwide, a $51 \%$ increase compared with 463 millio 2019. Which factor is responsible for this global rise in type 2 diabetes? an increase in the prevalence of obesity genetic changes an increase in high fructose corn syrup consumption a decrease in physical activity
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The answer is the first one: an increase in the prevalence of obesity.

Explanation for each option:

  1. An increase in the prevalence of obesity: This is the correct answer. Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. As obesity rates increase globally, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes also rises. Obesity leads to insulin resistance, which is a key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.

  2. Genetic changes: While genetics play a role in an individual's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, genetic changes in the population do not occur rapidly enough to account for the significant increase in diabetes prevalence over a few decades.

  3. An increase in high fructose corn syrup consumption: Although high fructose corn syrup consumption can contribute to obesity and metabolic issues, it is not the primary factor responsible for the global rise in type 2 diabetes. The broader issue of overall dietary habits and calorie consumption is more significant.

  4. A decrease in physical activity: A decrease in physical activity is a contributing factor to the rise in type 2 diabetes, as it can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance. However, it is not the sole or primary factor; the increase in obesity is more directly linked to the rise in diabetes cases.

In summary, the global rise in type 2 diabetes is primarily driven by an increase in the prevalence of obesity.

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