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Classification of Overweight and Obesity by
BMI, Waist Circumference,
and Associated Disease Risks
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Disease Risk* Relative to Normal Weight and Waist Circumference
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BMI
(kg/m2)
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Obesity
Class
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Men 102 cm (40 in) or less
Women 88 cm (35 in) or less
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Men > 102 cm (40 in)
Women > 88 cm (35 in)
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| Underweight |
< 18.5
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-
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-
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| Normal |
18.5 - 24.9
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-
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-
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| Overweight |
25.0 - 29.9
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Increased
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High
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| Obesity |
30.0 - 34.9
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I
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High
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Very High
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35.0 - 39.9
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II
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Very High
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Very High
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| Extreme Obesity |
40.0 +
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III
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Extremely High
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Extremely High
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* Disease risk for type 2 diabetes,
hypertension, and CVD.
+ Increased waist circumference can also be a marker for
increased risk even in persons of normal weight.
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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