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pima indians  

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  • The Pima Indians of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona have very high rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Both genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to the high rates of diabetes in this community. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Pima Indians]

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