Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio are measures of abdominal fat that can indicate health risks. Waist circumference is measured around the waist above the belly button, and people are at risk if over 102cm for men or 88cm for women. Waist-hip ratio is calculated by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement, with ratios over 1.0 for men and 0.86 for women indicating higher health risks. These measures help identify diabetes and weight-related health condition risks beyond BMI alone.
Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio are measures of abdominal fat that can indicate health risks. Waist circumference is measured around the waist above the belly button, and people are at risk if over 102cm for men or 88cm for women. Waist-hip ratio is calculated by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement, with ratios over 1.0 for men and 0.86 for women indicating higher health risks. These measures help identify diabetes and weight-related health condition risks beyond BMI alone.
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Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio are measures of abdominal fat that can indicate health risks. Waist circumference is measured around the waist above the belly button, and people are at risk if over 102cm for men or 88cm for women. Waist-hip ratio is calculated by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement, with ratios over 1.0 for men and 0.86 for women indicating higher health risks. These measures help identify diabetes and weight-related health condition risks beyond BMI alone.
Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio are measures of abdominal fat that can indicate health risks. Waist circumference is measured around the waist above the belly button, and people are at risk if over 102cm for men or 88cm for women. Waist-hip ratio is calculated by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement, with ratios over 1.0 for men and 0.86 for women indicating higher health risks. These measures help identify diabetes and weight-related health condition risks beyond BMI alone.
Waist circumference is the measure the circumference of your waist at its smallest point, usually just above the navel. To measure your waist: 1. find the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hips 2. wrap a tape measure around your waist, midway between these points 3. breathe out naturally before taking the measurement. At risk if, • 102cm (40ins) or more for men • 88cm (34ins) or more for women maintaining a healthy WC and BMI are both important for individuals living with diabetes. Waist hip ratio is the dimensionless ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. To calculate the WHR, divide the first measurement (waist circumference) by the second measurement (hip circumference). The following chart shows how the WHO classify the risk of being affected by weight related health conditions according to WHR:
Health risk Men Women
Low 0.95 or lower 0.80 or lower Moderate 0.96-1.0 0.81-0.85 High 1.0 or higher 0.86 or higher