Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Circumference, Waist
  • Circumferences, Waist
  • Waist Circumferences

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethnology, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

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

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  1. E01w.370.600w.115.100.160.560
  2. E05.041w.124.160.875
  3. G07.100.100.160.560

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Waist Circumference. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055105. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055105
  2. Waist Circumference. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q811148