People with the highest waist to hip ratio have double the risk of sudden cardiac death compared to people with a normal ratio.
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Your Muffin Top Could Turn Lethal:
Large Waist To Hip Ratio Linked To Sudden Cardiac Death
Dec 10, 2014 06:30 PM By Susan Scutti@susanscutti http://www.medicaldaily.com/your-muffin ... ath-313850
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Sudden cardiac death kills around 300,000 people in the United States every year. It is distinct from a heart attack, though it similarly may occur without warning. SCD is caused by a sudden and unexpected loss of heart function, which rapidly reduces blood flow throughout the body, including to the brain. While general obesity has been linked to SCD, the researchers of the current study wanted to find out if midriff bulge might carry a greater risk of SCD. After all, belly fat often includes, or is the manifestation of visceral fat, which clogs the spaces between our abdominal organs. This is key to its ability to ruin our health.
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