Table 1.

Levels of health risks associated with waist circumference (cm), defined by waist circumference action levels in white men and women

Level	Men	Women	Health risk*
Below action level 1	< 94	< 80	Low
Action levels 1 to 2	≥ 94-101.9	≥ 80-87.9	Increased
Above action level 2	≥ 102	≥ 88	High

^*Risk for type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or hypertension.