Waist circumference outshines BMI as obesity-related cancer risk marker in men, but not women
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...
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Understanding BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a commonly used index of relative weight. BMI is calculated as weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared. The index is often used to assess obesity in individuals.
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The Limitations and Inaccuracies of BMI
9 BMI Waist circumference Risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity. When measuring waist circumference, if fat is predominantly around your waist rather than at your hips ...
Obesity in the 21st century goes beyond the scale weight and BMI: "We must measure the presence of adipose tissue that damages organs"
A high BMI is responsible for over 120 million person-years lost each year due to these four obesity-related conditions. A ...