Risk of Associated Disease According to BMI and Waist Size

BMI

 

Waist less than or equal to
40 in. (men) or
35 in. (women)

Waist greater than
40 in. (men) or
35 in. (women)

18.5 or less

Underweight

--

N/A

18.5 - 24.9

Normal

--

N/A

25.0 - 29.9

Overweight

Increased

High

30.0 - 34.9

Obese

High

Very High

35.0 - 39.9

Obese

Very High

Very High

40 or greater

Extremely Obese

Extremely High

Extremely High

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