The average waist in US women increased from 36.3 inches in 1999 to 37.4 inches in 2008

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The average waist circumference in US women, 20 or older, increased from 36.3 inches in 1999 to 37.4 in 2008 according to an analysis from researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This is an increase of 1.1 inches. REFERENCE

Ford E, Li C, Zhao G, Tsai J. Trends in obesity and abdominal obesity among adults in the united states from 1999-2008. Int J Obes (Lond). 2010 Sep 7, published on-line.

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Dr ES Ford
Division of Adult and Community Health
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
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