Body fat: Why women’s weight settles around waist

Fat African woman pinching belly fat with both hands isolated.

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A bulging waistline is often seen as a consequence of ageing. This is particularly true for women, as body fat tends to be concentrated around the abdomen, especially after menopause.

Benjamin Njihia, a laparoscopic surgeon at Avenue Healthcare in Nairobi says weight gain, especially around the abdomen, is the most difficult to get rid of. Reason?

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