Central Obesity: The Silent Health Threat

Abdominal obesity a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity, says Dr Jitendra Singh - The Tribune

Singh referred to the growing evidence linking abdominal fat with conditions such as fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, and early onset cardiovascular complications.

Central Obesity: The Silent Health Threat

Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized the risks of central obesity, which poses greater health dangers than overall obesity in India. Increased abdominal fat contributes to cardiometabolic risks, independent of general obesity. Rising metabolic disorders reflect lifestyle changes, needing urgent awareness, screening, and preventive measures to curb future health and economic impacts.

Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.  Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled "Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD", the minister highlighted that fat accumulation around the abdomen can significantly increase the ris…

Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh

Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, the minist…

Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh - tennews.in: National News Portal

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in […] The post Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh app…

Central obesity poses greater health risk than overall obesity: Dr Jitendra Singh – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on March 29, 2026 7:55 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter / New Delhi Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday cautioned that abdominal or central obesity is a more serious health risk than overall obesity, particularly among Indians, where even lean-looking individuals may carry high levels of harmful visceral fat. Speaking at the release of a comprehensive cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesit…