Waist circumference: Difference between revisions

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(Created page with "Waist circumference is a simple and effective way to assess an individual's health risk associated with overweight and obesity. 600px|Obesity-waist circumference|right ==How to measure it?== The measurement is taken by placing a tape measure around the narrowest part of the waist, just above the hip bones, and measuring the distance after exhaling. ==Indicator of visceral fat== A higher waist circumference is a reliable indicato...")
 
 
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