Women with disability (79%) are more likely than men with disability (73%) to be at increased risk based on waist circumference (Figure 2). As this is consistent with patterns for the overall population, this likely reflects sex rather than disability status.
Older people (aged 65 and over) with disability (85%) are more likely than younger people (aged under 65) with disability (70%) to be at increased risk based on waist circumference (Figure 2).
References
ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) 2019. Microdata: National Health Survey, 2017–18. ABS cat. no. 4364.0.55.001. Canberra: ABS. Findings based on AIHW analysis of the main unit record file (MURF).