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It's possible that some of the risks associated with central adiposity might be modified, although certainly not eliminated, during the reproductive years because of the positive effect of estrogen on cholesterol.
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However, BMI may not indicate the level of central adiposity. Waist circumference has therefore been recommended to identify young people at risk of morbidity associated with central adiposity. ... Targeting known risk factors for total adiposity may be an appropriate strategy for preventing increased central adiposity.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16077716
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A bulging midriff almost doubles a woman's chances of developing gallstones and the need for surgery to remove them, finds an extensive study published ahead of print in Gut. ... In the developed world, ... The findings are based on comprehensive two yearly monitoring of more than 42,000 women in the United States, who were part...
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Central adiposity, a known CHD risk factor may be one mechanism in the pathway between alcohol consumption and CHD risk. Our study examined whether various drinking patterns differentially affect fat distribution, particularly abdominal fat in women and men.
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jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/133/8/2655
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Central adiposity is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease in women. We studied postmenopausal twins to explore the strength and the relationship between genetic influences on body fat and its distribution in a group where cardiovascular disease is the major cause of mortality.
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jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/82/3/781
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Relation between central adiposity and cognitive function in the Maine-Syracuse Study: attenuation by physical activity. ... BACKGROUND: Previous studies have demonstrated a relationship between central adiposity and cognitive function. However, only some of these studies have adjusted for cardiovascular risk factors...
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www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18584267
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Standard definitions of overweight and central adiposity for determining diabetes risk in Japanese Americans1,2,3 ... Although central adiposity is an important risk factor, the guidelines for waist circumference are insensitive predictors of diabetes risk in this population.
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Genetic factors explain a large proportion of the population variance in central adiposity, although the genotypic characteristics remain obscure. Hormonal factors such as endogenous sex steroid levels, the menopause, hormone replacement therapy and cortisol may influence body fat partitioning.
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