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    Glossary Waist Circumference

    measurement around the narrowest part of the torso

    Waist circumference is a measurement taken around the narrowest part of the torso, typically just above the belly button. It is an important indicator of abdominal fat and is used by healthcare professionals to assess the risk of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.

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    17. Implications of a Clinically Ignored Site of Acanthosis Nigricans: The Knuckles Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes · 2014 · 9 citations
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