Central Adiposity May Reclassify CVD Risk Beyond BMI

Published Date: 17 Aug 2026

Among individuals with normal BMI, elevated waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio may identify cardiovascular risk beyond BMI.

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In perimenopausal and recently postmenopausal women experiencing hot flashes and/or night sweats, initiating hormone therapy is associated with a reduction in the risk for cardiovascular events.

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