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Calculate Your Waist-Hip Ratio
Calculate Your Waist-Hip Ratio
A measurement of abdominal obesity, the waist-hip ratio is a strong indicator of health risks. Take these measurements:
• The smallest circumference of your natural waist, just above the belly button
• Your hips at the widest part of the buttock/hip area
Health risks for high waist-hip ratios refer to the health problems associated with obesity, such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension.
This tool is not applicable to pregnant women, children, or adolescents.
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