The Economic Times

Not your weight, but your waist size matters the most. Doctor explains hidden danger of belly fat

Doctors now emphasize waist size over weight for health assessments. Abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat, poses significant metabolic risks like diabetes and heart disease, often before weight gain is apparent. For South Asians, this risk can be present even at lower weights. Simple waist measurements offer clearer health insights than the scale alone.