It’s common knowledge by now that obesity causes a range of health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and earlier death. But there’s growing evidence that it’s not just how much fat you carry, but where it’s located, that matters.
Now, a new study shows that thin people who carry fat around their midsection -- known as central obesity -- are at greater risk than people who are overweight or obese based on body mass index (BMI). The results are published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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