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📏 Waist-to-Hip Ratio

UseCardiometabolic risk screening alongside BMI.

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StrataCut-offs commonly attributed to WHO: men ≥0.90, women ≥0.85 indicate substantially increased metabolic risk; …

SourceWHO. Waist circumference and waist–hip ratio: report of a WHO expert consultation, Geneva, 8–11 Dec…

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Clinical takeaway

WHR = waist / hip.

When to use

Cardiometabolic risk screening alongside BMI.

How it works

WHR = waist ÷ hip circumference. WHO risk: > 0.90 (men), > 0.85 (women).

Key points

  • WHR = waist / hip.
  • Cut-offs commonly attributed to WHO: men ≥0.90, women ≥0.85.
  • Asian cut-offs may be lower; interpret with waist circumference and BMI.

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Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Waist circumference95 cm
Hip circumference100 cm
SexMale

→Waist-hip ratio0.95

  • Cut-off commonly attributed to WHO：≥ 0.90 (men)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits and cautions when using Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
Does Waist-to-Hip Ratio upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Waist-to-Hip Ratio calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Waist circumference 95 cm, Hip circumference 100 cm, Sex Male → Result: Waist-hip ratio 0.95（Cut-off commonly attributed to WHO: ≥ 0.90 (men)）
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