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Women 88 cm (35 in) or less |
Women > 88 cm (35 in) |
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Underweight |
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Normal |
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Overweight |
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Obesity |
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Extreme Obesity |
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* Disease risk for type 2 diabetes,
hypertension, and CVD.
+ Increased waist circumference can
also be a marker for increased risk even in persons of normal weight.