Waist Circumference
Waist circumference evaluates a patient's abdominal fat before and during weight loss treatment. A high waist circumference is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and CVD in patients with a BMI between 25 and 35 kg/m2.
High-risk waist circumference is defined as follows:
- Men >40" (>102 cm)
- Women >35" (>88 cm)
Measuring-Tape Position for Waist
(Abdominal) Circumference in Adults
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