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Obesity, Abdominal  

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Definición

  • A condition of having excess fat in the abdomen. Abdominal obesity is typically defined as waist circumferences of 40 inches or more in men and 35 inches or more in women. Abdominal obesity raises the risk of developing disorders, such as DIABETES; HYPERTENSION; and METABOLIC SYNDROME. Obesity due to excessive deposition of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT in the abdominal VISCERA and OMENTUM.

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Etiquetas alternativas

  • Abdominal Obesity
  • Central Obesity

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