Women who gained belly fat over six years were more likely to die or have heart problems later, even if they weren't overweight to begin with.

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Increase in waist circumference over 6 years predicts subsequent cardiovascular disease and total mortality in nordic women

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2015 Oct

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Increase in waist circumference over 6 years predicts subsequent cardiovascular disease and total mortality in nordic women

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DOI: 10.1002/oby.21203

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