The study reflected below from WebMD today states that not only are the below mentioned diseases elevated in those with excess weight but also that even if you have a waist size as small as 33 inches in men and 31 in women you are at an increased risk. Dangers of Abdominal Obesity A growing body of evidence suggests that fat that’s stored in the abdomen may elevate the risks for heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other metabolic problems, including polycystic ovary syndrome&n...