After reviewing the population demographics for an urban community, the community health nurse determines that community members would benefit from teaching on type 2 diabetes mellitus in children. What findings support this nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply.
A)60% of community families have both parents diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
B)35% of school-age children do not routinely receive the annual flu vaccination.
C)50% of children between the ages of 10 and 19 are African American.
D)25% of children between the ages of 10 and 19 are Hispanic.
E)75% of school-age children are raised in families where both parents are unemployed.

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A)The risk factors for diabetes include race, ethnicity, and family history. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates are greater among youth ages 10 to 19 with higher rates among U.S. minority populations than in non-Hispanic Whites. Frequency of obtaining the annual flu vaccination and socioeconomic status are not risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes in children.
B)The risk factors for diabetes include race, ethnicity, and family history. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates are greater among youth ages 10 to 19 with higher rates among U.S. minority populations than in non-Hispanic Whites. Frequency of obtaining the annual flu vaccination and socioeconomic status are not risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes in children.
C)The risk factors for diabetes include race, ethnicity, and family history. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates are greater among youth ages 10 to 19 with higher rates among U.S. minority populations than in non-Hispanic Whites. Frequency of obtaining the annual flu vaccination and socioeconomic status are not risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes in children.
D)The risk factors for diabetes include race, ethnicity, and family history. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates are greater among youth ages 10 to 19 with higher rates among U.S. minority populations than in non-Hispanic Whites. Frequency of obtaining the annual flu vaccination and socioeconomic status are not risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes in children.
E)The risk factors for diabetes include race, ethnicity, and family history. Type 2 diabetes mellitus rates are greater among youth ages 10 to 19 with higher rates among U.S. minority populations than in non-Hispanic Whites. Frequency of obtaining the annual flu vaccination and socioeconomic status are not risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes in children.

After Reviewing the Population Demographics for an Urban Community, the Community