Normal weight may not guard against heart risks

The study shows that waist circumference is more accurate than the Body Mass Index in determining the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers found that about 5% of individuals with a normal weight have a large waist circumference, and 18% have a high waist-to-hip ratio, which increases the likelihood of heart-related issues by between 15% and 50%. Relying solely on BMI may also lead to an inaccurate assessment of health risks, as measuring waist circumference plays a vital role in evaluating the risk of heart disease, especially among those who appear to have a normal or overweight weight but tend to accumulate fat around the abdomen.

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