The ratio of height to waist circumference affects a person's health. British scientists have found that the waist circumference is half the height of the healthiest person. Researchers from Cass Business School of City University of London found that if the ratio of waist circumference to height exceeds 80%, people's life expectancy will be reduced by as much as 20 years. Therefore, in order to maintain health and longevity, this ratio should be less than 50%.
For women with a height of 164cm, the healthy waist circumference is half of the height, that is, 82cm, and 67cm is far less than 82cm, so it is within the normal health range.
Waist measurement method: the body is upright, the arms droop naturally, the abdomen should not be folded, and the breathing should be stable. The tape measure horizontally encircles the waist 1 circle along the upper edge of the navel and below the ribs, and measures the thinnest part of the waist.
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In the global unified definition of metabolic syndrome, the International Diabetes Federation pointed out that waist circumference is the diagnostic standard of central obesity, American male >; 102cm, female >; 88cm European male >; 94cm, female > 80cm Japanese male >; 85cm, female > 80cm, male > 90cm and female > 80cm in China and Southeast Asia.
China Obesity Working Group has defined the standard suitable for China population, and the waist circumference of men ≥85cm and that of women ≥80cm are abdominal obesity.
The key to maintaining a reasonable weight is to abandon bad eating habits and hobbies and choose a healthy lifestyle. Including: appropriate and lasting physical exercise, it is recommended that adults walk for at least 30 minutes every day; Quit smoking, avoid smoky environment and prevent inhalation of second-hand smoke; Pay attention to a balanced diet, not picky eaters and overeating.
References:
People's Daily Online-Health Tip: It is harmful for women to have a waist circumference of more than 80 cm.
References:
People's Network-Waist circumference is half of height. Being the healthiest will make you short-lived.