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Waist Size Plus BMI Predicts Mortality

A major long-term study of postmenopausal women found that waist circumference, when assessed alongside BMI, improved mortality risk prediction compared with BMI alone.

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    Study involved 139,213 U.S. postmenopausal women aged 50-

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    Examined impact of waist circumference on mortality risk.

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    Found 69,297 deaths during follow-up.

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    Predictive models incorporated BMI and waist circumference.

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    Elevated waist circumference suggests increased mortality risk.

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    Findings support routine waist circumference measurement in clinical practice.

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Waist Size Plus BMI Predicts Mortality

A major long-term study of postmenopausal women found that waist circumference, when assessed alongside BMI, improved mortality risk prediction compared with BMI alone.

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • July 8, 2025

  • 4 min

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