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Did you know that the size of your waist in relation
to the size of your hips can help determine your risk for heart disease,
stroke, diabetes, and other conditions? In general, the higher your waist-hip
ratio is, the higher your health risks may be, regardless of how tall or
big-boned you are. Find out if you are at risk. First, learn how to measure
your waist and hips by checking out this
illustration. Then, fill in the information in the Waist-to-Hip
Calculator.
Important Note:
The Waist-to-Hip
Calculator is based on research outcomes of middle-aged
men and women. This tool is not applicable to pregnant
women and children and may not accurately indicate risk
for young adults or older individuals.
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