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Researchers from the University of Glasgow presented findings at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City that show waist‑based measurements can better identify heart disease risk than BMI alone. The study indicates that individuals with overweight or obesity may still face a high risk of heart disease even if they appear healthy. By combining waist circumference with BMI, clinicians could spot hidden risk and intervene early, potentially preventing hundreds of thousands of deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiac problems in the coming years. The research highlights that excess weight around the waist is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease.

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