Information in this section pertains to all global PEN® partners except where country flags are
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no information specific to that country.
Individuals with measures above waist circumference cut-off points are at increased risk of developing chronic disease.
Australia (1):
| WC Cut-offs Points | Risk of Developing Chronic Disease (type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and some cancers) |
Men >94 cm Women >80 cm | Increased risk |
Men >102 cm Women >88 cm | Greatly increased risk |
Canada (2):
WC Cut-off Points
| Risk of Developing Health Problems (type 2 diabetes, |