waist to hip ratio

The ratio of waist to hip is an indicator of the distribution of body fat. Excessive fat accumulation in the waist is associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. The distribution of body fat can be divided into two types: upper body obesity type and lower body obesity type. Upper body obesity type has the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, etc. Therefore, the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference can be used to diagnose if the male is greater than 0.9. If the female is greater than 0.85, it is obese. The subcutaneous fat layer has the function of heat preservation, and the increase in thickness also reflects the increase in fat in the body. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Before the check, the taboo is bad and the diet is not good. Normal value Normal ratio male <or = 1.0, female <or = 0.8. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Apple-shaped people (the stomach will be subjected to excessive gravity) are more health hazard than pear-shaped people (the excess gravity of pear-shaped people is mainly concentrated in the buttocks and thighs). This is because body shape and potential health risks are closely related. If there is too much fat in the waist, the corresponding risk of heart disease and diabetes will be much greater than those whose fat is mainly concentrated around the buttocks. People who need to be examined: the population of all physical examinations and body types. Low results may be diseases: high results of gluteal muscle contracture may be diseases: precautions for hyperlipidemia Taboo before the test: poor rest, improper diet. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process First measure the waist circumference and hip circumference, and calculate the waist-to-hip ratio. Not suitable for the crowd Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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