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importantSYS.SOURCE: American College of Cardiology2026-08-15T21:14:34Z

Abdominal Fat Measurement Outperforms BMI in Assessing Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A study published in JACC found that abdominal fat measurement is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than BMI, as BMI does not account for central adiposity. The research highlights the importance of considering waist circumference as a critical factor in assessing heart disease risk.

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