Waist Circumference Assessment

Waist circumference is one of the best predictors of metabolic health and long-term disease risk. It reflects visceral fat more accurately than weight or BMI and is strongly correlated with cardiovascular risk, type 2 diabetes, and mortality. Tracking waist size is a simple, reliable tool for assessing your health.

Gender: Male Female Measurement Unit: Centimeters Inches Waist Circumference: Calculate

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References

• World Health Organization. Waist circumference and metabolic risk. WHO, 2022.
• National Institutes of Health. Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk. NIH, 2021.
• Ross R et al. Waist circumference as a vital sign in clinical practice. Diabetes Care. 2006.
• Janssen I, et al. Waist circumference and health risk independent of BMI. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004.