Hip-Waist ratio good gauge of obesity in elderly

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-09-08

Researchers at UCLA say that the waist-to-hip ratio may be a better marker of body weight than body mass index in those over the age of 70.
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Hip-Waist ratio good gauge of obesity in elderly

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