Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin have just published a paper showing that the circumference of one’s waist is a better predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than the body mass index.
The risk factors identified were lipid profile, blood pressure, and glucose level. A waist circumference of 35 inches [35 inches? Are they kidding me?] conferred a cardiovascular risk comparable to a body mass index of 25, also known as overweight.
How many years will pass before certain Americans realize that taking in more calories than one needs for normal metabolism is actually detrimental to good health?
Pardon me, but my lunch just arrived – a thick, juicy celery stalk, washed down with a tall glass of costly natural spring water. Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit!
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I’m with you, 35″? That’s just nuts.
Does it indicate if artificial compression has the same effect, ie, would corsett-wearing ladies do as well?
GruntDoc
That 35″ is considered unobtainable is a sad commentary of how fat our nation has become.
Michael Rack, MD
That 35″ is considered unobtainable is a sad commentary of how fat our nation has become.
Michael Rack, MD
sorry about the duplicate posts. I was having difficulty with the comments feature.
If you haven’t seen “Supersize Me” you need to. A funny and sad look at obesity. How much of our days is spent talking about obesity related problems….
Mark Ewens, MD
FP in Davis, CA
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