Abdominal obesity is defined by an increased waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio. It is different from general obesity, which is typically measured by Body Mass Index (BMI). Abdominal obesity is more closely linked to metabolic disturbances and cardiovascular diseases than general obesity. Typically, a waist circumference greater than 102 cm in men and 88 cm in women is considered indicative of abdominal obesity.
