![]() Calculate your WHR by dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference. According to the NHS, if your waist is 94cm 37in or more for men, or 80cm 31.5in or more for women this is considered an increased health risk. |
![]() For Asians, the waist circumference recommendation may need to be lower. A 2019 study done on 209 chinese men and 318 chinese women found that increased insulin resistance is observed when waist circumferences are greater than 29 inches for women and 32.5 inches for men. |
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![]() Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-hip ratio on the risk of total and type-specific stroke. Are waist circumference, sagittal abdominal diameter, and waist-to-height ratio better predictors of cardiovascular risk than BMI? Klein S, et al. Waist circumference and cardiometabolic risk. |
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![]() Healthy BMI but increased risk waist. This is more common in older people and people with Asian or Aboriginal heritage. Waist measurement is generally a better predictor of health than BMI, so its likely that youre at increased risk of some health issues. |
![]() waist plural waists. The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach. A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist. The narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects e.g, bees, ants and wasps. |
![]() This is the point where you can measure your waist. 2 Make sure its level and a snug fit, but not digging into your skin. 3 Breathe normally, and measure after you have breathed out. What is a healthy measurement? As a guide, a healthy waist measurement is.: |