India, March 29 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said that abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, particularly in the Indian context, where even individuals who appear lean may carry significant visceral fat.

He explained that central obesity is an independent risk factor, separate from general obesity, and can significantly increase the likelihood of metabolic disorders.

Dr. Singh highlighted that central obesity-even in apparently non-obese individuals-can predispose them to a wide range of met...