To get an accurate measurement of your waist, use a flexible tape measure to measure around your bare stomach. Aim to record measurements consistently, measuring in the same location and at the ...

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

Find the top of your hip bone and the bottom of your ribcage, then measure around the part of your waist in between. Make sure the tape is snug but not tight, and keep it level around your body.

Measuring waist circumference sounds simple, but protocols differ, many doctors aren’t trained accurately and standard medical tape measures aren’t big enough for many people with obesity.