Which of the following people would be more prone to develop diabetes mellitus type II?
A) an obese Hispanic child
B) an obese white adult
C) an obese Hispanic adult
D) a thin, malnourished, African American child
E) a thin white adult

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Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of type II diabetes, and certain ethnic groups, including Hispanics, have a higher predisposition to develop this condition. Therefore, an obese Hispanic adult would be more prone to develop diabetes mellitus type II compared to the other options provided.

Which of the Following People Would Be More Prone to Develop