Which Is Best for Assessing Cardiac Risk?
However, researchers dont always agree which method is best for quantifying whether an individual is too overweight.
But is one better than the others?
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Body Mass Index (BMI)is a dated, flawed measure.
The waist-to-hip ratio is helpful because in smaller people waist circumference alone may underestimate risk.
Which Measurement Is Better at Predicting Risk?
There is no definitive answer to this question.
Also, it does not specifically take into account the degree of abdominal obesity a person may have.
Overall, this suggests a more comprehensive health assessment is needed to accurately predict a person’s cardiovascular risk.
If your BMI is 35 or higher, thats pretty much all you should probably know.
Just strip down to your skivvies and look at yourself in the mirror, both head-on and in profile.
To reduce that risk, your weight is something you will need to address.
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