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Fat tummy signal for health risk : Study (see pics)

Washington, Your tummy's girth could indicate health risks, courtesy a new method developed by scientists to quantify the risk specifically associated with abdominal obesity.In 2012, Nir Krakauer, an assistant professor of civil engineering in City



They found an increase in ABSI correlated with increased risk of death, and that the more recent ABSI measurement was a more reliable predictor.

Noting this, the researchers contend that more investigation is warranted into whether lifestyle or other interventions could reduce ABSI and help people live longer.