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Fat tummy signal for health risk : Study (see pics)

Washington, Your tummy's girth could indicate health risks, courtesy a new method developed by scientists to quantify the risk specifically associated with abdominal obesity.In 2012, Nir Krakauer, an assistant professor of civil engineering in City

PTI Updated on: February 26, 2014 10:42 IST


They found an increase in ABSI correlated with increased risk of death, and that the more recent ABSI measurement was a more reliable predictor.

Noting this, the researchers contend that more investigation is warranted into whether lifestyle or other interventions could reduce ABSI and help people live longer.
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