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Why Many Indians Look Slim but Have Dangerous Hidden Fat

Thin-Fat Indian Obesity Phenotype: Why Many Indians Look Slim but Have Dangerous Hidden Fat Author: Dr. Avinash Tank (MS, MCh, SGPGIMS) Liver, Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgeon Dwarika Gastro & Weight Loss Superspeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad Thin Outside, Fat Inside: The Hidden Obesity Epidemic in Indians When most people think about obesity, they imagine someone who is […]

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Thin-Fat Indian Obesity Phenotype: Why Many Indians Look Slim but Have Dangerous Hidden Fat Author: Dr. Avinash Tank (MS, MCh, SGPGIMS) Liver, Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgeon Dwarika Gastro & Weight Loss Superspeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad Thin Outside, Fat Inside: The Hidden Obesity Epidemic in Indians When most people think about obesity, they imagine someone who is […]

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