Abdominal

abdominal refers to anything that has to do with or near the abdome

Abdominal obesity

Abdominal-obesity refers to the weight gain around the tummy or in the belly. Abdominal obesity with a waist circumference ≥102 cm for men and ≥88 cm for women), has been associated with major chronic diseases and all-cause mortality. Abdominal fat, rather than total body fat, was found to be the cause of the systemic inflammation that contributes to chronic disease.

What causes belly or abdominal fat?

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