Why do men usually gain weight in the middle, and women usually in the hip area?!


Question:

Why do men usually gain weight in the middle, and women usually in the hip area?


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after puberty,oestrogen causes increaing amounts of fat to be laid down on women's thighs,buttocks and breasts-fat which is important for survival of a mother and child and lactation.

males deposit fat around waist and abdomen due to effect of testosterone.




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