Waist-to-Height Ratio is the calculated by dividing a person’s waist measurement by their height. Waist is measured at the narrowest point of one’s midsection between their bottom rib and the top of their hipbone. This is usually one inch above the navel. Fat around the waist has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization has established WHtR values that for increased risk and substantially increased risk of heart disease.
 

Increased Risk

Substaintially Increased Risk

Male

 53.6% 58.2%

Female

 49.2% 54.1%
As a rule of thumb, 50% is considered the general healthy cutoff.

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