risk level . or less . or less Low risk . to .
. to . Moderate risk . or higher .
or higher High risk Measurement procedure While taking the measurement of an individual’s waist, he/ she should be asked to stand straight and breathe out. Then place the tape around the waist just above his or her belly button and take the measurement in centimetres. In the same manner, place the tape around the hip of an individual, where his or her hip is widest then take the measurement.