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Waist size

Take your waist measurement and see how you compare

Your waist size shows where fat sits on your body, something scales cannot. Measure yourself and then compare against the World Health Organization limits.

Check your waist size

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Which waist measurements count as a risk?

The World Health Organization limits that apply to Europeans

Woman

  1. Under 80 cmNo increased risk
  2. 80 to 87 cmIncreased risk
  3. 88 cm and overSubstantially increased risk

Man

  1. Under 94 cmNo increased risk
  2. 94 to 101 cmIncreased risk
  3. 102 cm and overSubstantially increased risk

Stand straight, breathe out, then place the tape midway between your bottom rib and your hip bone, keeping it snug but not tight.

Weight carried around the middle raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Your waist measurement helps you keep an eye on it.

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