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Increased Belly Fat in Women May Lead to Higher Rates of Death
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According to the National Institutes of Health, women who carry extra weight around the mid section are more likely to die from related cancers or heart disease than women who carry weight on other parts of the body.
While studies completed in the past had shown a link between the waist weight and the increased risk of health problems, no study has ever actually published in regards to an increased risk of death. This study focused on the examination of health records for more than 40,000 registered nurses from at least 11 states. All of the participants were Caucasian, so it is unknown if these same risk factors associated with waist weight are common in other women of varying ethnic backgrounds.
The study went so far as to reveal actual numbers related to the higher rates of death. For instance, women who measured 35 inches or higher in waist circumference were twice as likely to die from heart related diseases or cancer. While these numbers are truly alarming, the nation has slowly been moving from a normal weight range into the overweight range for the last few decades.
The key to reducing the risk of premature death in women is to reduce the overall weight they are carrying around the midsection. Through a diet of healthy foods and exercise at least 5 days per week, the waist circumference will lessen and the risk of premature death will diminish with the waist line.
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