Health experts are now looking beyond the scale, placing greater importance on waist size for women's health assessments. A waist measurement of over 35 inches can serve as a warning sign for potential heart disease, diabetes, and hormonal imbalances that often arise after menopause.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/what-is-the-average-waist-size-in-women-and-what-it-reveals-about-health-risks/articleshow/126146115.cms