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Why is type 2 diabetes an issue in nz?

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Being overweight or obese is a significant risk factor associated with Type 2 diabetes. In New Zealand around 64% of the populaon are overweight or obese. The reasons why people become overweight or obese are not simple. The chart below presents data about obesity for the main ethnic groups in New Zealand.

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