Sexual dimorphism in body fat distribution and risk for cardiovascular diseases
Nedungadi TP;Clegg DJ;;
journal of cardiovascular translational research2009Vol. 2pp. -
275
tp2009journalsexual
Abstract
The prevalence of obesity has dramatically increased over the past decade along with the cardiovascular and other health risks it encompasses. Adipose tissue, which is distributed in the abdominal viscera, carries a greater risk for cardiovascular disorders than adipose tissue subcutaneously. There …