What preoccupies women the most when it comes to appearance is the state of their midriff, a new study has found
What preoccupies women the most when it comes to appearance is the state of their midriff, a new study has found.
ADVERTISEMENT
 u00a0 |
u00a0
The women, aged over 16 and surveyed online, were asked to choose from a selection of body parts those that they felt insecure about, and could choose as many as they liked.
u00a0
Other areas those surveyed admitted worrying about included the breasts or chest and bikini line (both 26 per cent), and the neck or decolletage (18 per cent).
u00a0
The report found that women worried about their abdomens across the age groups, with 69 percent of 16-44-year-olds and 72 percent of 45-64-year-olds naming it as the area of their body they felt most insecure about.
u00a0
"Not all women have washboard abs a la Shakira. Concerns with the midriff are likely linked to weight and muscle definition. Sculpting the area may prove tricky and involve strenuous workouts and strict diets," the Daily Mail quoted the report as saying.
"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels 
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
