Their weight, height and waist circumference will be added to their NHS medical records and tracked over their lifetime. Those who creep into the overweight or obese category will be given advice ...

Your waist measurement is one of three key measures of your overall health, along with body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio. Some research suggests waist measurement may be a better health ...

A waist to hip ratio of 0.7 or less is considered ideal for women. For men, the ideal WHR is 0.95 or less. To calculate waist to hip ratio, enter your gender, waist measurement and hip measurement in ...

So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, ...