Overview

Obesity Type Classification

Obesity Type Classification categorizes obesity into two types based on the location and nature of accumulated body fat: visceral fat obesity (apple-shaped) and subcutaneous fat obesity (pear-shaped). Visceral fat obesity involves fat accumulation around internal organs with higher risks of lifestyle-related diseases, while subcutaneous fat obesity involves fat under the skin with relatively lower health risks. Understanding these characteristics and taking appropriate measures is important for maintaining health.

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code	slug	name	description	bodyShape	commonIn	healthRisk
visceral	visceral-fat-obesity	Visceral Fat Obesity	A type of obesity where fat accumulates around internal organs.	Apple-shaped	Men, postmenopausal women	High
subcutaneous	subcutaneous-fat-obesity	Subcutaneous Fat Obesity	A type of obesity where fat accumulates under the skin.	Pear-shaped	Women, children	Relatively low

Two body type classifications: visceral fat obesity and subcutaneous fat obesity.