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Is waist measured at narrowest point between lower rib and top of hip bone or at midpoint in between?

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Belly Button: You can measure your waist at the level of your belly button.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2013

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Waist measurement: Waist measurement is done at the top of the hipbone, which is usually where the belly button is.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/28/2019

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