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Results 1 - 10 of 80 for Waist
  1. Health risks of obesity 
    ... developing obesity-related diseases: Body mass index ( BMI ) Waist size Other risk factors the person has (a ... Women with a waist size greater than 35 inches (89 centimeters) and men with a waist size greater than 40 inches (102 centimeters) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000348.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Obesity 
    ... to your weight are: Body mass index (BMI) Waist circumference (your waist measurement in inches or centimeters) BMI is calculated ... BMI of 19.6 kg/m 2 Your waist measurement is another way to estimate how much ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007297.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Making everyday tasks easier when you have arthritis 
    ... in drawers and on shelves that are between waist and shoulder level. Store food in a cupboard and drawers that are between waist and shoulder level. Find ways to avoid having ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000373.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cancer prevention: take charge of your lifestyle 
    ... assessing/index.html . You can also measure your waist to see where you stand. In general, a woman with a waist over 35 inches (89 centimeters) or a man ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000825.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Body lice 
    ... insect's bite. Itching is usually worse around the waist, under the arms, and in places where clothing ... or become crusty after scratching. Skin around the waist or groin may become thickened or change color ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000838.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Gastroesophageal reflux - discharge 
    ... reflux problem. Bend at the knees, not your waist, to pick things up. Avoid wearing clothes that put pressure on your waist or stomach. Do not lie down for 3 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000197.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Taking care of your new hip joint 
    ... Do not bend too far forward from your waist or pull your leg up past your waist. This bending is called hip flexion. Avoid hip ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000171.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Test Your Weight Loss Knowledge 
    ... child's weight should talk with their doctor first. Waist measurement is another way to see if you ... 2 diabetes and heart disease. Women with a waist size over 35 inches (90 cm) and men ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000348_4.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Choking first aid - adult or child over 1 year - series (image) 
    ... person and wrap your arms around the person's waist. 5. Make a fist with one hand. Place ... child and wrap your arms around the child's waist. 4. Make a fist with one hand. Place ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100222_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Frozen shoulder - aftercare 
    ... in drawers and shelves that are between your waist and shoulder level. Store food in cupboards, drawers, and refrigerator shelves that are between your waist and shoulder level. Get help with house cleaning, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000550.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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