Open AccessHealth Risks Associated with High Waist Circumference: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Darsini Darsini,
Hamidah Hamidah,
Hari Basuki Notobroto,
Eko Agus Cahyono
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.579
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2279-9028
DOI - 10.4081/jphr.2020.1811
Subject(s) - waist , circumference , medicine , abdominal obesity , hyperuricemia , obesity , diabetes mellitus , physical therapy , environmental health , endocrinology , uric acid , mathematics , geometry
Obesity is a health disorder characterized by an increase in body weight, measured by waist circumference. High waist circumference is linked to potential development of non-communicable diseases. A systematic review study was used to explore health risks of high waist circumference through Google Scholar, Science Direct, Pubmed, and Proquest. Findings show that high waist circumference increased the risks of developing hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, joint pain, low back pain, and hyperuricemia. It is recommended that government increase their role in raising public awareness to maintain healthy lifestyle.