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 measurements, research ...
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Waist circumference stronger risk marker than BMI for obesity-related cancer in men, but not women
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...
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Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...
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Waist Circumference Better Than BMI for Predicting Obesity-Related Cancer in Men
Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that ...