Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that waist circumference is a stronger risk marker in men but not in women.

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's ...

Researchers have found that waist circumference, which measures fat around the abdomen, is a better indicator of cancer risk - especially for men.

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...