Waist Measurement - Health Library
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Waist circumference (distance around the waist) is a common measure used to check for fat held around the stomach. Having extra body fat around the stomach-more than 35 in. (88 cm) for women and more than 40 in. (102 cm) for men-increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes. How to measure waist circumference: Place
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Waist–hip ratio - Wikipedia
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Measuring Waist To Hip Ratio And What It Indicates- HealthifyMe
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Body-Mass Index & Waist Circumference in Children - 1218 Words
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The link between abdominal fat and death: What is the shape of health? - Harvard Health
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Effects of waist size on your health
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Waist Measurement - Physiopedia
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