Measure My Bmi
Neck measurements may be a better way to assess obesity than the traditional body mass index (BMI), some experts say. An article published in the journal Pediatrics says that neck circumference is associated with obesity-related health problems such as sleep apnea, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Researchers say neck size could more accurately predict central-body fatness, which the BMI doesn't take into account.
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Aggressive Breast Cancer: Watch Your BMI
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