Large Waist Can Almost Double Your Risk Of Premature Death, Says Europe-wide Study
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 10:28
in Health & Medicine
Having a large waistline can almost double your risk of dying prematurely even if your body mass index is within the 'normal' range, according to a new study of over 350,000 people across Europe.
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