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Percentage of participants ≥90th WC percentile (7) using each of the four waist circumference measurements.
| Site | Males (n=175) | Females (n=296) | All (n=371) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal | 16.6 | 24.5 | 20.7 |
| Midway | 24.0 | 34.7 | 29.6 |
| Iliac | 25.1 | 37.2 | 31.5 |
| Umbilicus | 25.1 | 38.3 | 31.1 |
Note: The WC percentiles were developed for age and sex using the iliac crest site(7)
