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Health risk classification according to Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference (WC)
  BMI
Normal Overweight Obese Class I
WC <102 cm (Males)
<88 cm (Females)		 Least risk Increased risk High risk
>=102 cm (Males)
>=88 cm (Females)		 Increased risk High risk Very high risk

Adapted from: National Institutes of Health (1998) Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation,
and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report.

Date Modified: 2003-07-22

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