The phrase "average waist" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a typical or mean measurement of waist size, often in contexts related to clothing, health, or body measurements.
Example: "The average waist size for men has increased over the past few decades, reflecting changes in lifestyle and diet."
Alternatives: "typical waist" or "mean waist size".
On average, waist circumference rose by 1.8 cm over approximately 4 years.
American women did not fare as well, with an average waist size of 36.5 inches, about two inches above their threshold of 34.6 inches.
A survey by the National Center for Health Statistics found that the average waist size for Caucasian American men was 39 inches, a full inch lower than the 40-inch threshold established by the International Diabetes Federation.
The average waist circumference of an adult reached its highest ever figure – 92.9cm, or 36.57in, (88.4cm, or 34.8in, for women and 97.4cm, or 38.34in, for men) – compared with 87.1cm when the survey began in 1993.
The average waist size of the American male (as noted in the article is 39.7 inches).
Because of the small average waist circumference change (0.76 cm/year) as compared to the large variation, it is impossible to detect a stronger association[37].
Average waist-hip ratio of rural participants (M =.85; SD =.03) was higher in comparison to urban participants (M =.84; SD =.05) and this difference was found to be statistically significant (P =.03).
Even if getting high means you don't move beyond the orbit of your sofa, a 2015 study found that people who consume marijuana regularly have lower levels of fasting insulin and insulin resistance and a lower-than-average waist circumference, so you're good.
Gujarati Hindu controls also had, on average, smaller waist circumferences, lower waist : hip ratio and lower BMI.
A 2001 UK National Sizing Survey found that the average female waist size had increased by over 6in since the 1950s - rising from an average 28in waist to 34in.
The average male waist size in the UK has been rising over the past few decades and is currently just under 38in.
