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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One should manage their weight with advancing age. If you have a BMI between 25 to 29.9, you are highly likely to be overweight. This can be controlled by taking proper measures such as physical ...
Waist size is better predictor of cancer risk in men than BMI
The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index (BMI) measurements, ...
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BMI may no longer be enough for assessing obesity in older adults
Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person's weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, ...
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Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP ...
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Report: Body composition shifts with age could make BMI less useful measure in older adults
People with obesity with similar body mass index (BMI) measurements have differences in muscle and fat based on their age groups. This could mean that BMI isn’t the best tool for older adults, new ...