Belly Bulge Can Be Deadly
A report from the BBC asserts that both men and women who have larger waists are at increased risk of dying young. Your risk increases if you have a waist circumference of greater than 35 inches for females and greater than 40 inches for males. A high waist circumference seems to lead to increased risk of death at a young age regardless of body mass index (BMI), the study published in Archives of Internal Medicine suggests.
High Waist Circumference Regardless of Weight
So even if a person’s BMI is within normal range if their waist circumference is higher than what is recommended, they are at increased risk for dying young. The study also found that, in women, the link between higher waist circumference and higher risk of death was strongest for women who were of normal weight. More research is needed to understand why this would be the case. The study found that whether participants were normal weight, overweight, or obese, the risk of death increased with higher waist circumference. The most common cause of death with the strongest link between waist circumference and mortality was cardiovascular disease.
Recommended: Normal Weight Circumference
Overall, the study results suggest that keeping waist circumference in the normal range, regardless of weight, could help to reduce an individual’s risk of premature death. Having too much abdominal fat has also been associated with coronary artery disease, insulin resistance, and type II diabetes. Basically, having too much abdominal fat can be detrimental to your health. Take home message: keep your waist circumference within a healthy range, regardless of how much you weigh or what your BMI is, to reduce your risk of dying young.
Written by Camp Shane Nutritionist, Jessica Bouchard
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10913898
Tags: BMI, body mass index, normal weight, obese, overweight, waist circumference
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