A male patient has a waist of 42 inches and hips that are 35 inches.What would be your conclusion about his waist to hip ratio?

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Waist-to-hip ratio is an indication of the risk of unhealthy fat distribution.Women typically collect fat in their hips,giving their bodies a "pear" shape.Men,however,build up fat around their waists,giving them an "apple" shape.This patient has an "apple" shape.A waist-to-hip ratio less than 0.8 is normal in women.A waist-to-hip ratio less than 1.0 is normal in men.This patient has waist-to-hip ratio of 1.2,which is abnormal and is associated with health problems of obesity such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.It is not associated with bulimia.

A Male Patient Has a Waist of 42 Inches and Hips