Key result
Abdominal obesity and visceral fat in young men are linked to higher CV risk scores.
Why the study?
Obesity is a key factor affecting cardiovascular risk in young men, but the association of CVR with abdominal obesity and adipose tissue distribution patterns requires assessment.
Does abdominal obesity and its fat distribution pattern increase calculated cardiovascular risk in young men?
Population
150 men aged 20–45 years, average age 36 years
Comparison
Men without abdominal obesity vs men with abdominal obesity and subcutaneous or visceral adipose tissue distribution
Design
Cross-sectional clinical study
Authors
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Visceral fat distribution was associated with higher CV risk scores in young men; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=150)
Does abdominal obesity and its fat distribution pattern increase calculated cardiovascular risk in young men?
p-value: p=<0.001
Abdominal obesity, particularly with visceral fat distribution, is associated with significantly higher calculated cardiovascular risk in young men.
Veretyuk et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk (n=150). Abdominal obesity and visceral fat distribution vs. Without abdominal obesity was evaluated on Cardiovascular risk scores (SCORE2, Framingham 2008, PREVENT, QRISK3, Framingham-30, Mayo Clinic) (p=<0.001). Abdominal obesity and visceral fat distribution in young men were associated with higher cardiovascular risk scores, positively correlating with body composition parameters (rs=0.275-0.678; p<0.001).
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