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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology

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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Aug 15, 2010; 1(3): 91-96
Published online Aug 15, 2010. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v1.i3.91

Table 1 Waist circumference with ethnicity specific values

	WHO (1998)	EGIR (1999)	NCEP (2001)	IDF (2005)
Waist circumference	BMI > 30 and/or waist/hip comparison	Abdominal weight	Abdominal weight	Abdominal weight
	> 0.90 (men)	> 0.94 cm (men)	> 102 cm (men)	> 94 cm men
	> 0.85 (women)	> 0.80 cm (women)	> 88 cm (women)	> 80 cm (women)

BMI: body mass index.

Citation: Ierardi E, Rosania R, Zotti M, Principe S, Laonigro G, Giorgio F, Francesco V, Panella C. Metabolic syndrome and gastro-esophageal reflux: A link towards a growing interest in developed countries. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2010; 1(3): 91-96
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v1/i3/91.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v1.i3.91