How the Waist-to-Height Ratio Works
Your waist-to-height ratio is your waist measurement divided by your height. A ratio of 0.5 or more means extra fat around the belly.
Belly fat is linked to diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, even when BMI is normal. This is common in Indians, so the ratio is a useful check.
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Senior Consultant - Interventional Cardiologist
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Waist-to-Height Ratio — Questions
Where do I measure my waist?
Around your belly at the level of your navel, standing relaxed, after breathing out normally.
Is this better than BMI?
It predicts heart and diabetes risk better than BMI in several studies. Use both together.