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Value of the body roundness index vs. body mass index for predicting 9-year mortality: Shizuoka Kokuho Database study
2025-12-22
public and global health
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BackgroundThe body roundness index (BRI), calculated from height and waist circumference, is a novel obesity metric proposed as an alternative to body mass index (BMI). Although the BRI is reportedly associated with mortality risk, little is known about how the performance of the BRI and BMI compare. MethodsWe used data from the SKDB, a regional healthcare database in Shizuoka, Japan, that includes data from >2 million people from 2012 to 2022. Individuals aged 40 to 74 years who received a Spe...
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