As the waistline gets larger, excess fat can increase insulin resistance, promote hardening of the arteries, and lead to problems like cerebral thrombosis and heart attack.
A large waist makes your body susceptible to the following diseases:
1. Cancer
The World Cancer Research Fund reports that for every 2.5 cm increase in waist circumference, the risk of cancer increases eightfold, and the risk of gallstones and uterine cancer increases.
2. Infertility
Obesity due to accumulation of abdominal fat will increase estrogen levels in women, causing diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome, leading to many problems such as irregular menstruation, menstrual disorders will affect pregnancy.
3. Shorten life span
According to researchers, women with a waist circumference of more than 94 cm have an 80% higher risk of premature death than women with a waist circumference of less than 69 cm. This is equivalent to a 5-year reduction in life expectancy after the age of 40.
4. Heart disease
The larger the waist, the more excess fat accumulates, which will significantly increase the risk of vasculitis and sclerosis, thereby causing heart disease.
5. Chronic diseases
Obesity is a major cause of many chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Large waist circumference and increased abdominal fat reduce the effect of insulin, create insulin resistance and increase the risk of diabetes.
