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Study Reveals Hidden Risks in 'Healthy' BMI Individuals

10/28/2025

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A study analyzing data from nearly 500,000 participants across 91 countries found that 21% of people with a healthy body mass index (BMI) exhibit signs of abdominal obesity.
Those individuals show higher rates of hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Researchers advocate using body mass index (BMI) alongside waist circumference and other measurements to assess cardiovascular and metabolic health.
They emphasize comprehensive checkups that go beyond BMI alone.

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A study analyzing data from nearly 500,000 participants across 91 countries found that 21% of people with a healthy body mass index (BMI) exhibit signs of abdominal obesity.
Those individuals show higher rates of hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Researchers advocate using body mass index (BMI) alongside waist circumference and other measurements to assess cardiovascular and metabolic health.
They emphasize comprehensive checkups that go beyond BMI alone.