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If your waist measurement is getting bigger it could mean you are at risk of developing a chronic disease such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
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Measure your waist to see whether you are at risk of chronic disease. The easiest way to asses your risk of suffering from a chronic disease is to measure your waist circumference. You can also assess whether your weight is in a healthy range by using the Body Mass Index. However, BMI does have some limitations. For example, BMI does not necessarily reflect body fat distribution or describe the same degree of fatness in different population groups. |
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How to measure your waist : Measuring your waistline is a simple check. Measure directly against your skin. Breathe out normally. Make sure the tape is snug, without compressing the skin. Measure halfway between your lowest rib and the top of your hipbone, roughly in line with your belly button.
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| Seek doctors advice for true and accurate measurements. Consult a doctor for any health issues including weight loss or weight gain |
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Being overweight or obese means you have excess body fat. |
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| Waist Measurement Results | |
You are at an Increased risk if:
Men: you are more than 94 centimetres
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You are at a Greatly increased risk if:
Men: you are more than 102 centimetres
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| ref : http://www.measureup.gov.au | |
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