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Measuring Your Waist
Topic OverviewYour waist size can be an important measure of
health. Waist circumferenceWaist circumference is an
indirect indicator of intra-abdominal fat tissue, often called visceral fat. A
large waist circumference is associated with an increased risk of type 2
diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease
because of excess abdominal fat. To measure your waist circumference, place a tape measure around your body at the top of your
hipbone. This is usually at the level of your belly button. You are at
increased risk for health problems if you are: - A man with a waist measurement greater than
40 in. (102 cm).
- A woman with a waist measurement greater than
35 in. (88 cm).
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as ofOctober 13, 2016 Current as of:
October 13, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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