Meanwhile, men with a waist measuring 43 inches ... The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests measuring waist circumference between the lowest rib and the top of the iliac crest (the curved ...

and check the measurement then. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended levels for waist circumference - defined as less than 88cm (35ins) for women and 102cm (40ins) for men.

The study found that individuals with waist circumferences exceeding the WHO guidelines had an 11% higher risk of cancer, ...

For men, a waist-to-hip ratio of less than ... They analysed data from the group of participants over several years, measuring their BMI, waist circumference and height, along with DEXA scans ...

The research found that people with large waistlines engaging in minimal physical activity face a 15 per cent higher risk of cancer ...

A waist to hip ratio of 0.7 is said to be ideal for women. In the case of men, 0.95 is considered to be an ideal value. Ideally, for the purpose of measuring the waist to hip ratio, the circumference ...

Did you know that your waist size can actually protect you against diabetes? Well, a recent study showed surprising results as it demonstrated how the waist circumference determines the mortality ...