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Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
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Abdominal fat and BMI as predictors of health risk
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Latest: Rutgers University study links waist size to higher health risks
A large-scale study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that abdominal fat measurements, such as waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio, are more accurate predictors of cardiovascu
Health risks of visceral fat accumulation
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Latest: Health studies suggest waist circumference is a better risk indicator than BMI
Research indicates that visceral and abdominal fat accumulation poses significant health risks, often independent of Body Mass Index (BMI). Initial findings highlight a link between increased abdominal fat and a higher
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