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BMI fails the test as a predictor of disease risk
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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BMI fails the test as a predictor of disease risk is an episode from Health Report - Full program podcast by Australian Broadcasting Corporation. A study shows waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist circumference (WC) should be included with BM...
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Published Aug 15, 2026, 0:44:49 long, audio available.
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