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Background: Abdominal obesity is a key predictor of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases, often overlooked in young adults. Early identification through waist circumference (WC) is a simple, cost-effective screening method to prevent future complications. Objective: To find the prevalence of abdominal obesity among healthy individuals aged 18-30 years using waist circumference in Pune. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 370 participants aged 18-30 years in Pune. WC was measured using standardized ACSM guidelines. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Among 370 participants, 195 were females and 175 males. WC within normal limits. Only 4% of males and 5% of females were found to have high WC, indicating low abdominal obesity prevalence in this age group. Conclusion: Abdominal obesity was low among participants aged 18-30 in Pune. However, given its strong association with future metabolic complications, periodic screening and lifestyle interventions should be encouraged even among young adults.