Abdominal Obesity in Asia: Current Trends

Summary

Visceral fat accumulation has been correlated with the development of many common diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and has been shown to be a more important contributor than body mass index to obesity-related metabolic risk factors [Okauchi Y et al. Diabetes Care 2007]. This article discusses the trends in metabolic syndrome and diabetes in both Korea and China.

  • Cardiometabolic Disorder
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
  • Obesity
  • Cardiometabolic Disorder
  • Diabetes Mellitus
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