Where excess weight is carried on your body is important for health risks. Find out your waist circumference here.

Why is waist circumference important?

Being overweight increases your risk of a range of health conditions and where this extra weight is carried changes your health risk.

Carrying too much weight around your stomach has the biggest impact on your health as this weight, known as abdominal fat, interacts with your bodies normal functioning and can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke.

Regardless of BMI, if your waist circumference is higher than healthy levels you are at a higher risk of developing these conditions.

How do I use this tool?

Health tools, such as this one, are a simple measure to indicate health status, suggested risks and rely on provision of accurate information and measurements. They do not replace health care professional given advice. If you are concened about your health or a specific medical condition, please contact a medical professional.

Please note these tools are only suitable for adults 18 years and older who are not pregnant or with other diagnosed medical conditions.

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