THE size of a man's waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new study has revealed. For years, NHS doctors have used BMI to assess ...

If you are a man, your waist size could be a better indicator of cancer risk. A new study conducted by researchers at Lund University found that while scientists have relied on BMI (body mass ...

Experts found a four inch (11cm) increase in waist measurement over the course of 14 years makes an obesity-related cancer, including colon, breast and pancreatic cancer, more likely.

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. Experts weighed in.

A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...

The authors said it was more accurate to measure waist circumference because BMI “does not provide information on fat distribution”. They said stomach fat “accumulates around the abdominal ...

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent. If you are a man, your waist size could be a better ...

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision ...

Their weight, height and waist circumference will be added to their NHS medical records and tracked over their lifetime. Those who creep into the overweight or obese category will be given advice ...

To find out their WHR, a person needs to measure both the circumference of their waist and their hips. Circumference means the distance around something. To measure the circumference of their ...

It is only the waist-to-hip ratio that can tell you if you have more weight in the middle area of your body than your hips. Read on to know how to measure your waist-to-hip ratio and what it tells ...

which is sometimes also known as waist- hip ratio or WHR is the ratio between the circumference of the waist and the hips of an individual. This ratio considered as an ideal measure to determine a ...