Your waist size may reveal health risks BMI misses
A study from Rutgers Health indicates that measuring waist circumference is a highly effective and simple way to identify health risks associated with excess body fat. Researchers found this basic measurement to be as accurate as more complex frameworks that combine multiple body metrics.
Why it matters
This provides a practical, low-cost tool for doctors and patients to screen for metabolic health risks like diabetes and heart disease without needing advanced equipment.
A simple measurement around the waist could reveal important health risks that weight alone may miss, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The article reports on medical study findings and public health recommendations.
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