Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity and truncal obesity, is a condition when excessive abdominal fat around the stomach and abdomen has built up to the extent that it is likely to have a negative impact on health.
Central obesity (CO) confers a significant threat on the cardio-metabolic health of individuals, independently of overall obesity. It means even a person has normal body mass and normal weight, he/she still may have health risks because of abdominal fat.
Visceral and central abdominal fat and waist circumference show a strong association with type 2 diabetes. excess fat in this area can lead to the release of fatty deposits into the bloodstream. Fatty buildup in the blood is responsible for the majority of negative health consequences associated with obesity, such as: Type 2 diabetes;
• Glucose intolerance;
• High blood pressure;
• Endometrial cancer;
• Artherosclerosis;
• Insulin resistance;
• Altered metabolic profile;
• Metabolic syndrome;
• Cardiovascular disease;
• Obesity-related lipid disorders

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