waist circumference
[/weɪst sɜːrkəmˈfərəns/]
nounpl: waist circumferences
circunferência da cintura
1. The measurement around the waist at the narrowest point, typically used as a health indicator
The doctor measured her waist circumference to assess her cardiovascular health risk.
O médico mediu sua circunferência da cintura para avaliar o risco de saúde cardiovascular.
2. A body measurement taken horizontally around the torso at the level of the navel, used in anthropometric assessments
Waist circumference is an important indicator of abdominal fat distribution.
A circunferência da cintura é um indicador importante da distribuição de gordura abdominal.
In both Brazil and the United States, waist circumference is increasingly important in public health discussions as it is considered a better indicator of health risks associated with abdominal obesity than BMI alone. Brazilian health organizations have adopted WHO guidelines for waist circumference measurements as part of preventive health assessments.
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