waist circumference

Is Waist Size Measurement the New Obesity Care Vital Sign?

By Dr. Kushner / February 12, 2025 /

If you struggle with excess weight, most likely your health care visits include measurements of your weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as a calculation of your BMI (body mass index). But what about your waist circumference? As an obesity medicine physician specialist, I’ve been measuring waist circumference on my patients for over 25…

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