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Can Predict the Risk of Disease, Let's Measure the Width of Your Waist Circumference

Are pants feeling cramped lately or are more and more shirts that can't be buttoned? Be careful, the wider waist circumference, the risk of experiencing chronic disease increases. Wide waist circumference, not only makes you have to buy new clothes. In research, it was found that the wider waist circumference, the greater the risk of someone experiencing a dangerous disease.

How to Measure Waist Circumference

Well, what is the correct way to measure waist circumference? Let's follow the steps below:
  • Wrap the measuring tape around the abdomen, parallel to the navel. Don't be too tight or too loose.
  • Breathe as usual, then read the measurement results when exhaling.
After seeing the results of the waist circumference, then compare it with the normal size reference. Normal waist circumference is:
  • For men: 94 cm below.
  • For women: 80 cm down.

Link Waist and Health

Wide waist circumference is a sign that you have excess belly fat. This is what is associated with many health problems, such as high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood sugar levels, and high blood pressure. These conditions make you more at risk of developing chronic diseases, including heart disease, blood vessels, and cancer. In the study it was found that men with a waist circumference of 110 cm or more turned out to be 50% more at risk of chronic pain, than those who had a waist circumference of 94 cm. While women with a waist circumference of 94 cm are about 80% more at risk of chronic pain than those who have a waist circumference of 70 cm. However, the risk due to waist circumference also depends on several other factors, such as age, frequent lack of physical activity or exercise, and whether you have smoking or alcohol consumption habits. In addition, you can also use a body mass index calculator to find out if you are overweight. But remember, even though your body mass index is normal, but your belly fat and waist circumference can still be over you know.

Efforts to Reduce Waist Size

If the results of your waist circumference are classified as risky, let's start changing your lifestyle to be healthier. It's time to choose healthy foods with portions that fit your needs, and don't forget to exercise diligently, at least move actively every day. Do not underestimate, even though it seems the results of changes in healthy lifestyles seem slow. Weight loss of only 5-10% from the previous weight, will help reduce the risk of disease. If you have special health conditions, you should consult a doctor before making certain diet or exercise changes. So, what is your waistline right now? Hopefully including those who are not at risk of chronic diseases.

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