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Genetic influences on central abdominal fat: a twin study.

International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity - 1 Aug 1996

Carey D G, Nguyen T V, Campbell L V, Chisholm D J, Kelly P

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INTRODUCTION: Recent studies of regional fat distribution have focused on the clinical importance of central abdominal obesity. Central adiposity is strongly related to insulin resistance, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular disease. While significant genetic influences on body mass index (BMI), total body and subcutaneous fat have been demonstrated, the inheritance...

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