What WHR indicates high risk?

WHO high risk: >0.90 in men, >0.85 in women. Very high risk (Action Level 2): >1.0 in men, >0.90 in women.

Why is waist-hip ratio better than BMI for some risks?

WHR better identifies central adiposity and visceral fat, which carry higher metabolic and CVD risk than peripheral fat.

Waist at narrowest point (between lower rib and iliac crest) or at umbilicus. Hip at widest point of buttocks. Measure in cm.

Calculate waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) to assess central obesity risk — predictor of cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

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