Middle-aged women with waists over 35 inches have a 30% higher risk of early death

The research, led by the University of Iowa, casts into doubt the validity of
The research, led by the University of Iowa, casts into doubt the validity of 'body mass index' or 'BMI' - the standard measure of whether someone is of a healthy weight.

Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents

Adipose tissue aging: mechanisms and therapeutic implications

Distribution of risk factors divided by age (age groups: 20–30, 31–40

Women with 88cm waist risk early death, warn researchers

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Changes in life expectancy at age 40 y and the probability of death

Being overweight not linked to dying early, study says, but questions remain

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Waist circumference and waist/hip ratio in relation to all-cause mortality, cancer and sleep apnea

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