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health20 days ago•5 min saved

Waist size outdoes BMI in predicting heart failure risk, study finds

A Jackson Heart Study analysis found that waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio—measures of central obesity—predicted future heart failure risk, while BMI did not; higher systemic inflammation (hs-CRP) partially mediated this link (about 25–29%), suggesting fat distribution and inflammation drive risk; the study's limitations include a single-site African-American cohort and pending peer review; implications point to prioritizing central obesity and inflammation management through lifestyle changes to reduce heart failure risk.

via Medical News Today|

#central-obesity #health #heart-failure

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Tape Measure Takes the Lead: WHtR Overtakes BMI in Predicting Obesity Risk

New evidence shows waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) outperforms body mass index (BMI) for predicting cardiometabolic disease and mortality, with large studies and the US military adopting WHtR-based criteria; while BMI remains useful for population trends, WHtR better reflects abdominal fat and health risk across ages, potentially reshaping obesity assessment.

via American Council on Science and Health|

#bmi-limitations #cardiometabolic-risk #central-obesity

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Waist-to-Height Ratio Surpasses BMI in Heart Disease Risk Prediction

New research shows that waist-to-height ratio is a more reliable predictor of heart disease risk than BMI, especially for individuals with a BMI under 30, by directly reflecting central obesity linked to cardiovascular issues.

via Medical Xpress|

#bmi #cardiovascular-risk #health

health-and-wellness2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rethinking Obesity Measurement: Waist-to-Height Ratio vs. BMI for Children and Adolescents"

The latest government statistics reveal that over a quarter of adults are obese, leading to increased health risks. A new report by the Lancet Commission on Obesity, authored by Naveed Sattar, professor of cardiometabolic medicine at the University of Glasgow, is set to be published soon and could potentially revolutionize the approach to combating obesity. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing obesity-related health issues and suggests measuring waist-to-height ratio as a more effective indicator than BMI.

via The Times|

#bmi #health-and-wellness #health-risks

health2 years ago

"Rethinking Childhood Obesity Measurement: The Waist-to-Height Ratio Advantage"

A study suggests that measuring obesity using the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be as accurate as using the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), especially for children. The research, part of the Children of the 90s study, found that WHtR is a more effective measure of body fat. This new method could provide a more accurate assessment of obesity, as demonstrated by BBC West health correspondent Matthew Hill.

via BBC.com|

#bmi #children-of-the-90s-study #health

health3 years ago•3 min saved

New Biological Measure Outperforms BMI in Assessing Metabolic Health

Researchers suggest that waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate estimation of heart disease risk than BMI. Waist-to-height ratio can help approximate the amount of belly fat in and around vital organs that play a role in our health and longevity. Those who had the highest waist-to-height ratio had 39% higher risk for being hospitalized later due to complications with heart failure than those with lower levels of fat around their midsection. BMI is a poor reflection of body composition because it does not adjust for muscle or fat but rather weight as a whole.

via Yahoo News|

#bmi #health #health-risk