Being obese at the time of MGUS diagnosis was associated with a 27% increase in the risk of progression to MM.

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However, when it comes to diagnosing obesity, BMI can be a somewhat blunt, imprecise instrument. It doesn’t distinguish between fat, muscle, and bone mass, which can influence a person’s weight.