There are two types of belly fat, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Subcutaneous fat is the kind you can see and pinch. Visceral fat, which surrounds the abdominal organs, is a health hazard.
Studies recently have shown a link between a large waist and a higher risk of death, according to the AARP.
The more belly fat a man carries, the more likely he is to be affected by diseases and conditions, including:
- Diabetes
- Colon, rectal, pancreatic and endometrial cancers
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Metabolic syndrome
- Sleep apnea