Briefly explain why men tend to gain fat around the waist whereas women gain weight in the hips.

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While there is variation across individuals, apple-shaped (android) fat distribution is more common in men and pear-shaped (gynoid) fat distribution is more common in women. Much of the difference in fat distribution is thought to be related to differences in hormonal production, with estrogen related to the fat distribution in the hips and thighs in women.

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