Health
Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Waist circumference divided by hip circumference. WHO uses this as a cardiovascular risk indicator.
WHR
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- Risk category
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- WHO threshold
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FAQ
Why does sex matter? +
Men naturally store more abdominal fat; thresholds are calibrated separately for men (0.9) and women (0.85).
How accurate is WHR? +
It correlates with cardiovascular risk better than BMI for some populations but is only one signal among many.