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Metrics for Assessing Abdominal Obesity

The ratio of weight to height is measured in body mass index (BMI) and is used to estimate adiposity, however it does not provide information on the distribution of body fat or a full picture on individual health risks.

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The ratio of weight to height is measured in body mass index (BMI) and is used to estimate adiposity, however it does not provide information on the distribution of body fat or a full picture on individual health risks.

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