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Abdominal fat predicts heart disease risk better than BMI
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A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that abdominal fat measurements are more accurate predictors of heart disease risk than BMI. Researchers argue that relying solely on BMI can lead to the misclassification of cardiovascular health risks.
Contact: Olivia Walther, owalther@acc.org ,
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