Any bodily anomaly pertaining to obesity is usually quantified with the body fat distribution. The waist circumference or the waist:hip ratio, is a key variable that can be a trusty indicator of morbidity due to abnormal body mass. (Sjostrom L.) It is well known fact that excessive accumulation of fat in abdominal area pose a greater risk to health than other areas susceptible to fat accumulation. Weight gain and obesity are not the same phenomenon, but the characteristics of the individuals suffering such as: sex, age, diet standards can be studied interchangeably. …show more content…
These characteristics can be regarded as independent variables. The prominent factors are:
● Race-Ethnicity
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