BMI fails the test as a predictor of disease risk

Health Report - Full program podcast by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Aug 15, 20260:44:49Health

A study shows waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist circumference (WC) should be included with BMI when assessing patients with abdominal fat for risk of cardiovascular disease. A new rapid 'lateral flow' test is being tria...

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