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Six Body Measurements Compared in 400,000 Adults Reveal Surprising Heart Attack Risk: Study

Reported by Business Medical Dialogues 16 Oct 2026, 8:15 am IST 1 min read

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Could body shape be a better indicator of heart attack risk than body weight alone? A new study suggests that the body roundness index (BRI), which combines waist circumference and height, may predict...

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Section: Health
Topics: Health alerts
First reported by: Business Medical Dialogues
Reporter: anshika mishra
Published: Friday, 16 October 2026, 8:15 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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