According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, excess abdominal fat is an important, independent risk factor for disease. The evaluation of waist circumference to assess the risks associated with obesity or overweight is supported by research. In fact, studies have shown that WHtR is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular risk and mortality.
BMI is an estimate of body fat, and it’s a good gauge of your risk for obesity related diseases. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk of developing the following health problems like coronary heart disease, heart attack, blocked arteries, stroke, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
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