Central adiposity its significance as a risk factor
What is Central Obesity/Adiposity? What is its Significance?
Central obesity means excessive deposition of fats on the abdomen as compared to waist, thus producing an apple like appearance. It is measured as Waist/Hip Ratio (WHR). This measurement gives an idea about the amount of fat present in the body. If the WHR is more than 0.85, than it can be a health hazard to that individual.
The risks associated with central obesity are:
* Insulin resistance
* Higher levels of blood sugar
* High triglyceride levels
* Low HDL (good cholesterol) and high levels of LDL (bad cholesterol)
* High blood pressure and increased risks of heart attacks
* Fifteen times greater risk of uterine cancer in females
* Increased risk of breast cancer
* High levels of anxiety and/or depression.
Therefore, one should attempt to loose the fat deposited in and around abdomen.
Waist/Hip Ratio (WHR) gives an idea about the amount of fat present in the body. If the WHR is more than 0.85, than it can he a health hazard to that individual.