Waist size is always an issue that most women are concerned about, this is not only a factor related to appearance but also plays a role in health status. However, waist index is not a decisive factor in whether a person is healthy or not, but this is only a warning factor about the health status of the body. The following is information about the average waist size of Vietnamese people and some notes about this index.

Currently, BMI (body mass index) is the most common way to determine whether a person is at risk for weight-related health problems, but it may not be the most accurate. For some serious diseases, where fat is stored on the body is more important than overall weight. In particular, waist circumference is considered an important measure of a person's risk for health problems.