BMI vs Waist-to-Hip Ratio Impact on Heart Failure

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In a new study, increased waist-to-hip ratio was shown to have a significant link to risk of death in heart failure. 

Reference: Streng KW, Voors AA, Hillege HL, et al. Waist-to-hip ratio and mortality in heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail. 2018. 

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