India, May 19 -- For years, the risk of heart failure has been primarily linked to obesity and Body Mass Index (BMI). However, a new study presented at Heart Failure 2025 suggests that waist-to-height ratio may be a more accurate indicator. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden found that fat distribution-specifically around the waist-has a greater impact on heart health than overall body weight, highlighting the need to shift focus from BMI to body fat placement. Also read | Cardiac surgeon reveals why controlling high blood pressure is the 1st step to preventing heart failure

The findings were presented at the European Society of Cardiology's scientific congress in Belgrade, Serbia on May 18. Dr. Amra Jujic from Lund University, w...