Abdominal Obesity
Excess adiposity concentrated around the abdomen, associated with increased cardiometabolic risk. Includes both subcutaneous and visceral fat, with the latter being metabolically more significant.
Quick answer
Abdominal obesity (ICD-10: E65; ICD-11: 5A80) is characterised by excess central adiposity, particularly visceral fat, and is a core component of metabolic syndrome. Associated with insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Evidence supports combined aerobic and resistance exercise, dietary modification, sleep improvement, and cortisol management.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Increased waist circumference beyond healthy thresholds
Clothing fitting tightly around the midsection
Associated fatigue and low energy
Difficulty losing weight in the abdominal area despite dietary changes
Elevated blood pressure or blood glucose readings
What is Abdominal Obesity?
Excess adiposity concentrated around the abdomen, associated with increased cardiometabolic risk. Includes both subcutaneous and visceral fat, with the latter being metabolically more significant.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Abdominal Obesity, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Autonomic nervous system — sympathetic / parasympathetic balance.
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