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Shape of your Health

Here we provide you with some information regarding your body parts sizes.

Waist

Large waist may increase the risk of heart problems and blood circulation. Reseaches have found out that large waists are linked to heart problems.
Measurements:
For Women - Waist size should not exceed 32 inches.
For Men - Waist size should not exceed 37 inches.
You are at greater risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol levels due to increased waist sizes.

Size of Head

Bigger heads contain bigger brains and this relieves you of Alzheimer's disease.
Measurements:
For Women - Avg. head size is 21 to 22.5 inches.
For Men - Avg. head size is 22 to 23 inches.

Pelvis

Pelvis size is crucial in childbirth as it has to be big enough for the baby to come out. Women with narrow pelvises could need a Caesarean section.
Measurements:
Lie down and measure the distance between the two hip bones that jut out. An average pelvis is 11 to 12 inches.

Neck

A think neck can indicate serious snoring or sleep apnoea - where breathing temporarily stops due to reduced airway in the throat.
Measurements
For Women - 16 inch
For Men - 17 inch.
People with greater neck measurements than mentioned are at greater risk of blood pressure and heart related problems.