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Central obesity

Central obesity, as determined by waist measurement, has been shown to increase the likelihood of developing many chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

Questionnaire

This health category includes questionnaire data on smoking, diabetes, family history of angina/heart attack, stroke/TIA and high cholesterol

Measurements

Waist circumference

Laboratory

Total cholesterol (non-mandatory)

Interpretations

Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses, physical measurements and laboratory results, if available.

🟢 Green flag: Indicates a normal waist circumference and low risk of cardiovascular disease

🟡 Amber flag: Indicates a slightly increased waist circumference and slightly increased cardiovascular disease risk

🔴 Red flag: Indicates an increased waist circumference and increased cardiovascular disease risk