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flag Childhood type 2 diabetes is rising sharply, linked to neighborhood conditions and processed diets, with obesity the top risk factor.

flag Type 2 diabetes in children is rising sharply, now affecting 24%–45% of young patients, with diagnoses averaging age 13. flag A large study of over 174,000 children links neighborhood factors—such as low walkability, litter, vandalism, and proximity to libraries—to higher risk, beyond individual behaviors. flag Access to food assistance programs like SNAP and school meals, while reducing food insecurity, is associated with higher intake of processed, sugary, and fatty foods, potentially increasing risk. flag Obesity remains the strongest predictor, with overweight children four times more likely to develop T2D by age 25. flag Researchers stress that addressing the epidemic requires systemic changes, including better neighborhood design, access to healthy food, and stronger policies like beverage bans and taxes.

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