Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Waist-to-hip ratio is one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular disease risk — better than BMI alone because it identifies where fat is stored, not just how much.
Understanding WHR
WHO Risk Categories
Men: Low risk < 0.90, Moderate 0.90–0.99, High risk ≥ 1.00. Women: Low risk < 0.80, Moderate 0.80–0.84, High risk ≥ 0.85. These thresholds are used by the World Health Organization for cardiovascular disease risk assessment.
Why Waist Matters
Visceral fat (fat stored around organs in the abdominal area) is metabolically active and directly linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. A high waist measurement is a stronger predictor of these risks than total body weight or BMI.
How to Measure Correctly
Waist: measure at the narrowest point between your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone, usually at or just above the navel. Hips: measure at the widest point around the buttocks. Breathe normally — don't hold your breath.
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