Cardiology expert warns of health risks from hidden abdominal obesity

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, professor of cardiology and arterial catheterization at the College of Medicine, has warned about the health risks of abdominal protrusion caused by fat accumulation, even in individuals with a normal body weight.

Writing on his X account, Dr. Al-Nemer explained that a 'thin obese' person appears slim and has a normal weight with weak muscles, but has a prominent abdomen due to the buildup of visceral fat around internal abdominal organs.

He noted that this type of fat is highly inflammatory and is linked to insulin resistance, diabetes, lipid disorders, and heart disease.