Waist Circumference

The measurement around the body at the level of the ABDOMEN and just above the hip bone. The measurement is usually taken immediately after exhalation.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.115.100.160.560, E05.041.124.160.875, G07.100.100.160.560

MeSH Unique ID: D055105

Entry Terms:

• Circumferences, Waist
• Circumference, Waist
• Waist Circumferences

Previous Indexing:

• Anthropometry (1994-2008)
• Body Constitution (1994-2008)

See Also:

• Waist-Hip Ratio
• Sagittal Abdominal Diameter

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Body Constitution
Body Weights and Measures
Body Size
Waist Circumference
Lipid Accumulation Product

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Anthropometry
Body Weights and Measures
Body Size
Waist Circumference
Lipid Accumulation Product

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Constitution
Body Weights and Measures
Body Size
Waist Circumference