Zeitschrift für Adipositas- und Gewichtsverlusttherapie

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The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Obesity: Unveiling the Silent Killer

Priyanka Sharma

Millions of people around the world are affected by obesity, which is now a global epidemic. While the physical and psychological consequences of excess weight are well-documented, a lesser-known and more dangerous form of obesity lurks beneath the surface-visceral obesity. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which accumulates just beneath the skin, visceral fat surrounds vital organs in the abdominal cavity. This article aims to shed light on the hidden dangers of visceral obesity and emphasize the importance of addressing this silent killer.