Disease risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is classified by BMI and waist circumference: BMI 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 is 'Increased' risk (normal WC) or 'High' risk (high WC); BMI 30.0–34.9 kg/m2 is 'High' risk (normal WC) or 'Very high' risk (high WC); BMI 35.0–39.9 kg/m2 is 'Very high' risk (normal WC) or 'Very high' risk (high WC); and BMI ≥40.0 kg/m2 is 'Extremely high' risk regardless of WC.

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• cardiovascular disease concept
• type 2 diabetes concept
• hypertension concept
• body mass index (BMI) concept