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Waist-Height Ratio



Data Type

Health Indicator

Scans Required

BodyScan

Study

Ashwell, M., Gunn, P., & Gibson, S. (2012). Waist‐to‐height ratio is a better screening tool than waist circumference and BMI for adult cardiometabolic risk factors: systematic review and meta‐analysis. Obesity reviews, 13(3), 275-286.

Validation

Individual measurements externally validated.Validated against ISAK

Predictors

Waist circumference, height (self-reported)

Risk Category

Low, High

Cohorts

  • United States, Europids, Middle East, African, South and Central Americans
  • South Asian, Chinese, Japanese

Formula/Calculation

Waist circumference/height

Weakness

Height is self-reported so can be misreported by an individual accidentally or on purpose. Height prediction would be beneficial.

About Waist-Height Ratio

Waist to height ratio is the ratio of waist circumference to standing height. Waist to height ratio is a measure of fat distribution.

A larger waist to height ratio can be associated with higher levels of abdominal fat in the form of visceral adipose tissue which is linked to increased risks of chronic disease and mortality.

It is recommended to keep your waist circumference to less than half your height for improved health.

Risk Categories

Risk

Male, Female

LOW

< 0.5

HIGH

≥ 0.5



Updated 25 Nov 2021
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