How can I measure my waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio?

To determine your waist circumference, locate the upper hip bone and place a measuring tape around the abdomen (ensuring that the tape is horizontal). The tape should be snug but should not compress the skin. If your waist circumference is (for a man) greater than 40 inches or (for a woman) greater than 35 inches, there is no need to do any further calculation, as this measurement alone has been shown to be a major risk factor for both CVD and type 2 diabetes.

If your waist circumference is less than these values, you need to determine your waist-to-hip ratio. To do this, measure the circumference of your waist as before and the circumference of your hips at the greatest protrusion of the buttocks. Divide the waist circumference by the hip circumference.

A waist-to-hip ratio above 1.0 for men and above 0.8 for women increases the risk of developing CVD, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and gout. Measure the circumference of your waist: _____ Measure the circumference of your hips: ____Divide the waist measurement by the hip measurement: waist/hip = _____ (this is your waist-to-hip ratio).

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