You’re at very high risk of serious health issues as a man if your waist measurement is above 102cm (40in) or 88cm (34.5in) for women
Covid-19 comes as a stark reminder of the extent to which being overweight is a threat to our health. Evidence shows that being obese doubles our risk of being hospitalised with the virus and new research from University College London found that people over 65 who are obese have a 31 per cent increased risk of dementia later in life.
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