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Abdominal Circumference Measurement Guide

The document discusses abdominal circumference measurement, emphasizing its importance in assessing cardiovascular risk as per WHO guidelines. It provides instructions on how to measure the abdominal perimeter and highlights the risks associated with excess abdominal fat. Additionally, it introduces the Finnish Risk Score (FINDRISC) as a tool for detecting diabetes risk based on abdominal circumference.

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Abdominal Circumference Measurement Guide

The document discusses abdominal circumference measurement, emphasizing its importance in assessing cardiovascular risk as per WHO guidelines. It provides instructions on how to measure the abdominal perimeter and highlights the risks associated with excess abdominal fat. Additionally, it introduces the Finnish Risk Score (FINDRISC) as a tool for detecting diabetes risk based on abdominal circumference.

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Abdominal circumference

UNIVERSITY OF MAGDALENA
ATHLETICS

ANYELLYTHOMAS DIAZ
STUDENT

IVAN DAVID PAEZ GARCIA


TEACHER

IIC
Abdominal circumference
ABDOMINAL PERIMETER TABLE
It is the measurement of the distance around the
abdomen at a specific point. The measurement
It is almost always done at the level of the navel.

HOW TO MEASURE THE PERIMETER


ABDOMINAL
The abdominal perimeter can be measured.
easily with a tape measure, like this,
person must be standing, with the feet
together, arms at the sides and the abdomen
relaxed to then surround your
abdomen with the measuring tape at the height of the
belly button and without pressing, take a breath
deep and then exhale.
ABDOMINAL PERIMETER ACCORDING TO WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that
The Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC) the abdominal perimeter for men is:
warns that the area of the body in which
accumulated fat is a factor 90 cm for man
more important cardiovascular risk than
80 cm for women
excess weight (obesity or overweight) and
therefore it is recommended to measure the perimeter From those percentages of abdominal circumference onwards the
abdominal instead of calculating only the person is at cardiovascular risk.
the body mass index (BMI).

RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE AND AVOID FAT


Depending on the location of the excess ABDOMINAL
fat, there are two types of obesity; the
peripheral call (the excess fat is Stay hydrated, as it will prevent fluid retention
located in the buttocks, thighs, and arms), and the
Maintain weight within reasonable limits,
central (the excess fat is concentrated in
the abdomen). This last one is the one that has
therefore, following a diet free of saturated fats,
simple sugars and excessive calories, it is very
worst consequences for the organism, already
that various studies have demonstrated that the important for the normal functioning of the heart.
excess abdominal fat can multiply • Don't lose sight of the position, remember that
by two the risk of suffering from a stay seated improperly with a curved spine
cardiovascular disease. it promotes the lesser development of the muscles of the
abdomen and the accumulation of fat will be greater.
WHAT IS FINNISH RISK SCORE PERCENTAGE OF THE PERIMETER
ABDOMINAL ACCORDING TO FINNISH RISK
The Finnish Risk Score (FINDRISC) is, SCORE
probably one of the
most effective tools for This establishes that the percentage
prevent diabetes. of the abdominal perimeter is:
It is a simple instrument, 94 cm Men
useful and valid for detecting risk of
develop type 2 diabetes, and of 90 cm women
identify people with diabetes no From this percentage onwards, the
known. the person is at risk of suffering
Likewise, it can lead to diabetes
an educational intervention and
reinforcement of preventive behaviors
for people at risk for it
care of your health.
It is based on a questionnaire of 8
simple questions, easy to
to respond.
THANK YOU

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