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Sex Disparities in Obesity: A Comprehensive Review of Hormonal and Genetic Influences on Obesity-Related Phenotypes.
Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity - 1 Feb 2026
Lee Yu-Gyeong, Kang Yoo-Ree, Chang Yoomee, Kim Jongmin, Sung Mi-Kyung
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The Worldwide Incidence of Obesity, which tripled in 2016 from 1975, is a leading risk factor for chronic diseases. The presence of sex-dependent disparities in obesity has spurred increased interest in understanding the diverse environmental and genetic factors influencing this condition. Typically, men tend to have more visceral adipose tissue (VAT), while women generally have higher amounts of subcutaneous...
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