WWI might be better because it catches people who are skinny but have a big belly and weak muscles, which is more dangerous for the heart than just being overweight.

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Weight-adjusted waist index outperforms other obesity indices for cardiovascular disease prediction in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: insights from UK biobank

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2025 Dec 7

This study found that WWI (waist size adjusted for total weight) is better than BMI or waist size alone at predicting heart disease risk, which suggests it’s better at spotting unhealthy body fat and low muscle — exactly what the claim says.

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Weight-adjusted waist index outperforms other obesity indices for cardiovascular disease prediction in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: insights from UK biobank

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-25830-2

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People with a large waist relative to their body weight are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke later on, even when you account for other health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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WWI is especially good at spotting heart disease risk in younger people and those who already have diabetes, high cholesterol, or metabolic syndrome.

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