Higher Visceral and Lower Peripheral Adiposity Characterize Fat Distribution and Insulin Resistance in Asian Indian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Mauritius

Introduction: There are controversies about whether women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) show a disproportionately higher visceral adiposity, and its relevance to their higher cardiometabolic risks. We investigated in women of Asian Indian descent in Mauritius, a population inheren...

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Main Authors: Vinaysing Ramessur, Sadhna Hunma, Noorjehan Joonas, Bibi Nasreen Ramessur, Yves Schutz, Jean-Pierre Montani, Abdul Dulloo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2025-01-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Online Access:https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000543332
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