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Your waist size may reveal health risks BMI misses

ScienceDaily Health 31 Aug 2026 1 views

A simple waist measurement may be nearly as effective as more complicated methods for detecting unhealthy levels of body fat. Researchers also found that BMI alone missed many people with obesity, suggesting waist size could provide an important warning sign.

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