BEING obese can raise your risk of developing ten common cancers, experts have claimed. Researchers now say that combining body mass index (BMI) along with body shape is a better indicator of cance…
Researchers now say that combining body mass index along with body shape is a better indicator of cancer risk than just using BMI alone.Experts have said that it comes down to more than what's on the scales when determining your risk of cancer from obesityBMI has been criticised recently, with many experts saying it is no longer an accurate way to measure someone's health.
Writing in the BMC Medicine Journal, experts found that the patients who were overweight were more likely to have developed ten different cancers. The experts also found overweight patients were three per cent more likely to get any type of cancer than those at a healthy weight. As part of the study the experts took six specific measurements to help them determine if someone was overweight or obese.
They devised this due tot the fact that BMI does not take into account muscle, or where fat is stored on the body. The test will also give you an idea if you are at risk of obesity related illnesses like heart disease or stroke.Next you need to fold it in half, then wrap it around your waist.
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