Health & Fitness
Basic

Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Fat-distribution health indicator.

Formula

WHR=waisthipWHR = \frac{\text{waist}}{\text{hip}}

Variables

waistWaist circumference
hipHip circumference

Example

80/100 = 0.8

Did You Know?

Waist-to-hip ratio predicts heart-disease risk better than weight alone, since belly fat is especially harmful.

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