Waist Circumference Proves More Reliable Than BMI for Assessing Elderly Health

New research indicates that traditional BMI metrics are poor indicators of health for adults over 65, with higher BMI in this demographic surprisingly correlating with lower mortality rates. Medical experts recommend shifting clinical focus toward waist circumference for accurate geriatric assessments.

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Taillenumfang ist bei älteren Menschen aussagekräftiger als Body-Mass-Index

Der BMI sagt längst nicht alles über die Gesundheit aus. Bei Personen über 65 Jahren ist ein höherer BMI sogar mit einem geringeren Sterberisiko verbunden, zeigt eine Studie

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Waist Circumference Proves More Reliable Than BMI for Assessing Elderly Health

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Taillenumfang ist bei älteren Menschen aussagekräftiger als Body-Mass-Index

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