Effects of age, sex, and clinical conditions on adipose tissue cellularity in man

Methods for measurements of fat cell size in man are now available. Total fat cell number is more difficult to measure, and the numbers reported should probably so far be regarded as estimates of fat-containing fat cells. The first years of life seem to be critical for adipose tissue development in man. Nonobese adult women probably have more fat cells than men. Fat cell size increases with age. null Obese children and adults show increases in...