What is central obesity?
Summary
Central obesity, also known as abdominal or visceral obesity, refers to the accumulation of excess fat in the abdominal region, specifically around the waist.
Visceral fat, also known as abdominal fat, is considered harmful to health because it is stored in the abdominal cavity, surrounding and infiltrating the organs. This type of fat is different from subcutaneous fat, which is stored just below the skin.
