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Waist circumference in Taiwan
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Central obesity, a marker of metabolic risk.
About this test
A body measurement in which a tape measure is wrapped around the waist, usually at the level of the navel, while the person stands and breathes out normally.
It shows how much fat is carried around the abdomen, known as central obesity. Extra belly fat is a marker linked to metabolic risks such as diabetes and heart disease, and doctors use it alongside weight and other measures.
How much does Waist circumference cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 269 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (1350 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$42 NT$1,350 |
| Liver Care Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Thyroid Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (2000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Basic Health Checkup | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Health & Vitality Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$75 NT$2,400 |
| Workout Physical Examination | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$78 NT$2,500 |
| Liver & Kidney Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$78 NT$2,500 |
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