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While many people are concerned about low bone density, or osteoporosis, a much rarer phenomenon known as high bone mass (HBM) exists, affecting a small fraction of the population. This condition, which causes bones to be denser than average, is often what someone means when they ask, "What does high bone mean?"

Research has found that a high trunk-to-leg volume ratio is strongly associated with an increased risk of diabetes and metabolic issues, even in those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI). For this reason, many are now asking, what is the trunk to leg ratio and what does it reveal about your health?