Ann Intern Med December 2015 PMID 26551006

Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality.

Karine R Sahakyan, Virend K Somers, Juan P Rodriguez-Escudero, David O Hodge, Rickey E Carter, Ondrej Sochor, Thais Coutinho, Michael D Jensen, Véronique L Roger, Prachi Singh, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez

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Discussions reflect a recognition that BMI measurements are limited, with comments like 'BMI does not reflect fat distribution' and explanations of how visceral fat impacts health, which demonstrate a nuanced understanding and interest. The tone varies from informative to supportive, emphasizing the significance of the study's insights into fat distribution and mortality risks.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that BMI alone is insufficient for assessing health risks and emphasize the importance of fat distribution, aligning with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants seem moderately interested, evidenced by their engagement with the topic and references to fat types and health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments reference specific concepts like visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and the study's implications, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight awareness of how the article shifts understanding of health risk factors, suggesting moderate perceived importance.

Abstract in brief

  • Individuals with normal BMI but central obesity, measured by waist-to-hip ratio, face higher risks of total and cardiovascular mortality compared to those with similar BMI but no central fat.
  • The study found that normal-weight individuals with central obesity have worse long-term survival prospects, with significantly increased hazard ratios for mortality.
  • Waist-to-hip ratio is a crucial indicator of fat distribution that can identify high-risk individuals who might appear healthy based on BMI alone.

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Lara Briden
@LaraBriden · X

As far as I can gauge, the “negative metabolic effects of obesity" are almost entirely from visceral fat. And subcutaneous fat, especially lower body subcutaneous fat, is so healthy that it may even mitigate or reduce the risks of visceral fat. https://t.co/ch8Yg3Gtw3

Jan 25, 2023 · 7,503 followers View post →
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RT @DocsDel: Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality https://t.co/iz7Yildx6o

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Javed Alam
@jalam1001 · X

Normal bmi skinny fat higher risk https://t.co/KaN8a9fU03 https://t.co/gSDhy1WGyF

Oct 27, 2023 · 1,007 followers View post →
Karen Asmussen
@ckasmussen · X

@NatBolUK @jennybeaulac @huyma87 @charlysotelo187 @jordanbpeterson Actually you are correct, and BMI does not reflect fat distribution. But central obesity remains a correlate for morbidity. https://t.co/UVDOsdOoxi

Sep 27, 2021 · 251 followers View post →
Documents Delivered, LLC
@DocsDel · X

Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality https://t.co/iz7Yildx6o

Dec 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 178 followers View post →
amnatacharoen
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RT @DocsDel: Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality https://t.co/iz7Yildx6o

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Javed Alam
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Lara Briden
@LaraBriden · X

As far as I can gauge, the “negative metabolic effects of obesity" are almost entirely from visceral fat. And subcutaneous fat, especially lower body subcutaneous fat, is so healthy that it may even mitigate or reduce the risks of visceral fat. https://t.co/ch8Yg3Gtw3

Jan 25, 2023 · 7,503 followers View post →
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RT @DocsDel: Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality https://t.co/iz7Yildx6o

Dec 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,271 followers View post →
amnatacharoen
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RT @DocsDel: Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality https://t.co/iz7Yildx6o

Dec 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 4 followers View post →
Documents Delivered, LLC
@DocsDel · X

Normal-Weight Central Obesity: Implications for Total and Cardiovascular Mortality https://t.co/iz7Yildx6o

Dec 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 178 followers View post →
Karen Asmussen
@ckasmussen · X

@NatBolUK @jennybeaulac @huyma87 @charlysotelo187 @jordanbpeterson Actually you are correct, and BMI does not reflect fat distribution. But central obesity remains a correlate for morbidity. https://t.co/UVDOsdOoxi

Sep 27, 2021 · 251 followers View post →