EXPLAIN THE CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF WAIST

CIRCUMFERENCE AND WAIST HIP RATIO

 Waist circumference is the measure the circumference of your waist at its smallest
point, usually just above the navel.
 To measure your waist:
1. find the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hips
2. wrap a tape measure around your waist, midway between these points
3. breathe out naturally before taking the measurement.
 At risk if,
• 102cm (40ins) or more for men
• 88cm (34ins) or more for women
 maintaining a healthy WC and BMI are both important for individuals living with
diabetes.
  Waist hip ratio is the dimensionless ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of
the hips.
 To calculate the WHR, divide the first measurement (waist circumference) by the
second measurement (hip circumference).
The following chart shows how the WHO classify the risk of being affected by weight related health conditions according to WHR:

Health risk Men Women

Low 0.95 or lower 0.80 or lower
Moderate 0.96-1.0 0.81-0.85
High 1.0 or higher 0.86 or higher