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Body composition
Waist circumference
Clinical biomarkerAnthropometricTape measurecm
A simple anthropometric proxy for central adiposity.
What it measures
Abdominal circumference at a standardized anatomical site.
Why it matters
Used in cardiometabolic risk assessment.
How to interpret it
Use standardized technique and population-appropriate thresholds.
Important limitations
Does not directly quantify visceral fat and thresholds vary by sex and population.
Evidence status
Clinical biomarker
Established cardiometabolic risk measure.
Research & guidance
Original papers, validation studies, reviews and clinical guidance connected to this measurement.
For education and evidence exploration, not diagnosis or individualized medical advice.