[Watch] Childhood Diabetes: A Growing Concern

Parents and children playing outside.
Urbanisation has led to more sedentary habits like not playing outside. (Photo: Freepik)
Parents and children playing outside.
Urbanisation has led to more sedentary habits like not playing outside. (Photo: Freepik)

Diabetes, once rare in young people, is becoming more common, especially in urban areas where children are less active due to safety concerns and limited outdoor play. Many children spend more time indoors using gadgets and eating unhealthy snacks, increasing the risk of obesity and related health issues.

In South Africa, 13% of children under five are overweight, and obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Watch to learn more.

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