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You know your BMI, then what else should you factor in?

Remember that abdominal obesity (excessive fat tissue in and around the abdomen) is another predictor for developing risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, certain forms of cancer and other medical conditions.

In men, this risk increases with a waist measurement of more than 40 inches while in women, this is increased with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches.

The table below will give you an idea of your risks for developing diseases or conditions associated with obesity when you combine your BMI results with your waist circumference.

Risks of Obesity-Associated Diseases by BMI and Waist Circumference**:

Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI, Waist Circumference, and Associated Disease Risks
Disease Risk* Relative to Normal Weight and Waist Circumference

	BMI (kg/m²)	Obesity Class	Men 102cm (40in) or less Women 88cm (35i) or less	Men>102cm (40in) Women>88cm (35in)
Underweight	<18.5	-	-	-
Normal	18.5-24.9	-	-	-
Overweight	25.0-29.9	-	Increased	High
Obesity	30.0-34.9	I	High	Very High
	35.0-39.9	II	Very High	Very High
Extreme Obesity	40.0+	III

* 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.
** Source: National Heart lung and blood Institiute, US Department of Health and Human Services, www.nhlbi.nih.gov.


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