Excess visceral fat
- Excessive abdominal fat
- Pathogenic fat deposits in the abdomen
Nature
Visceral fat is different from subcutaneous fat; deep in the body, it wraps around the abdominal organs. It is more metabolically active and more strongly linked to metabolic disorders, increasing risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke among other complications.
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Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
D7NID
189164
Last update
Oct 4, 2020