American College of Cardiology: Abdominal Fat Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than BMI
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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Abdominal Fat Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than BMI
Study shows BMI does not reflect overall body composition since central adiposity is not measured
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The size of a person's midsection is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk when compared to their body mass index (BMI) alone, according to a study pub . . .
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Abdominal Fat Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than BMI
Study shows BMI does not reflect overall body composition since central adiposity is not measured
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The size of a person's midsection is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk when compared to their body mass index (BMI) alone, according to a study pub . . .