Large waist raises risk of early death in women, major study finds

Submitted by Glutes Health on April 8, 2008 - 03:00.

Belly fat is worse than thigh or buttock fat, even for those who aren't obese, researchers say.

Women who pack weight around their waists instead of on their buttocks and thighs have an increased risk of dying prematurely, according to the largest study yet to look at the association between abdominal fat and death.