Abdominal Obesity

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.

Also Known As:

Obesity, Abdominal; Obesity, Visceral; Visceral Obesity; Abdominal Obesities; Central Obesities; Obesities, Abdominal; Obesities, Central; Obesities, Visceral; Obesity, Central; Visceral Obesities; Central Obesity

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Nutrition Disorders: 404
  - Overnutrition: 616
    - Overweight: 21719
      - Obesity: 108607
        Abdominal Obesity: 6390
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms
  - Body Weight: 130203
    - Overweight: 21719
      - Obesity: 108607
        Abdominal Obesity: 6390

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