More than half of British women's waists 'too big'
Description: An overweight person walks through Glasgow City centre
Larger waists could lead to an increased chance of fertility problems
More than half of British women have waists that are larger than the
recommended healthy size, experts say.
Researchers from the charity Nuffield Health say overweight women risk an
increased chance of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, infertility and cancer.
The researchers found the average waist measurement for women is 84.9cm
(33.43in), compared with the healthy size of 80cm (31.49in).
Nuffield Health's Dr Davina Deniszczyc said it was a "worrying problem."
Dr Deniszczyc, professional head of physicians and diagnostics at Nuffield
Health, said: "Fat being stored around the waist can contribute to
significant health issues, such as breast cancer and infertility."
Nuffield Health examined data from more than 30,000 women and found 57% had
a waist larger than the healthy size.
It said women in the north of England have the largest waists, with an
average circumference of 87cm, compared to 81.9cm in London.
Researchers also said 52.5% of the women have a body mass index (BMI) higher
than the healthy range, while 16.2% were moderately or morbidly obese.
The BMI is calculated by taking your weight in kilograms and dividing it by
your height in metres squared.
A BMI level measured between 25 and 29.9 means a person is regarded as
overweight. If your BMI is over 30 then you are clinically obese.
Dr Deniszczyc said: "Whilst waist size may seem like a cosmetic issue, this
isn't about women fitting into their skinny jeans. Rather, it's an important
indicator of overall health and well-being, particularly when taken into
account with other health measurements.
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