I am surprised by the extent of the problem. There will be more heart attacks and strokes. The quality of life for these individuals will suffer and their longevity will be compromised. |
It is as simple as putting a measuring tape around the waist. That will give an indication. |
That's important because that's what precipitates an acute heart attack or stroke. |
This was an important study to do. What it points out, apart from the negative results, is the importance of doing such randomized trials so that we know whether a particular treatment is effective or not. |