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Belly Fat is a predictor of visceral fat deposits, higher levels of immune biomarkers, higher incidence of most diseases of aging and higher risk of mortality.
Therefore the ratio of waist-to-hip circumference that can be determined with a tape measure is a fairly good preliminary biomarker for immune homeostasis, health and life expectancy.
To measure your waist circumference, place a tape measure around your waist at the smallest point, which is usually just above the navel. A waist size of 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women is generally considered to indicate increased health risk.
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