Every extra inch on your waistline increases our risk of heart failure by 11%, a huge study of Brits’ bellies has shown.
Oxford University experts behind the research on 430,000 people say shifting dangerous tummy fat should be prioritised over losing a few pounds on the bathroom scales.
Analysis of health data on adults aged 40 to 70 showed waist circumference is the bigger risk factor for events over other obesity measures such as body mass index (BMI).
