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Waist-to-Height Ratio

A sensitive indicator of abdominal fat and health risk.

This ratio is often more accurate than BMI for predicting heart disease risk. Keeping your waist under half your height is a good rule of thumb.

Details

  • Formula: Waist (cm) / Height (cm).
  • Targets: Men <0.53, Women <0.49.
  • High ratios indicate increased cardiovascular risk.
  • Focused on 'hidden' abdominal fat.
  • Simple and effective for all body types.

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