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List specific problems associated with abdominal obesity?

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Abdominal fat, often known as "android fat distribution" is often associated with high blood lipids (fats), increased risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.

Women should have waist circumferences of no more than 35 inches, men, of less than 40 inches.

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