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Health Risk Classification According to Waist Circumference (WC)
WC Cut-off Points	Risk of developing health problems*
Men >=102 cm (40 in.) Women >= 88 cm (35 in.)	Increased

* Risk for type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension

Adapted from: WHO (2000) Obesity: Preventing and Managing the Global Epidemic: Report of
a WHO Consultation on Obesity.