The WHO cut-off point for Risk of Metabolic Complications in women are:
A. Waist circumference > 82 cm, increased

B. Waist circumference > 80 cm, increased

C. Waist circumference > 85 cm, substantially increased

D. Waist circumference > 88 cm, substantially increased

E. Waist hip ratio ≥ 0.85, substantially increased

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the cut-off points for risk of metabolic complications (like cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes) in women are:
· Waist circumference > 80 cm → Increased risk
· Waist circumference > 88 cm → Substantially increased risk
· Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) ≥ 0.85 → Substantially increased risk
These anthropometric markers are reliable indicators of central obesity, which is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and related health risks.
Information Booster:
· Waist circumference helps assess abdominal fat accumulation, which is more closely linked to metabolic risk than BMI.
· Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) compares waist size to hip size and reflects fat distribution — central (abdominal) obesity is more harmful than peripheral.
Additional Knowledge:
· Option A (Waist > 82 cm) is incorrect because WHO defines the threshold at 80 cm, not 82.
· Option C (Waist > 85 cm) is incorrect; substantial risk begins at 88 cm, not 85.
· Therefore, only B, D, and E are consistent with WHO standards.