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Waist to height ratio calculatorWaist to height ratio is a simple measurement for assessment of lifestyle risk and overweight. Compared to just measuring waist circumference, waist to height ratio is equally fair for short and tall persons. This calculator is valid for children and adults.

Instructions:
1. Measure your waist circumference at a horizontal line one inch above your belly button.
2. Enter waist circumference and height by turning the dials.

Background:

Measuring waist to height ratio is gaining popularity in the scientific society as several studies have found that this is a more valid measurement than BMI. Just measuring waist circumference is inherently biased for people taller or shorter than average population.

This calculator uses the criteria for interpretitation suggested by Ashwell.

References:

Indices of abdominal obesity are better discriminators of cardiovascular risk factors than BMI: a meta-analysis.
J Clin Epidemiol. 2008 Jul;61(7):646-53. Epub 2008 Mar 21.
Lee CM, Huxley RR, Wildman RP, Woodward M.

A systematic review of waist-to-height ratio as a screening tool for the prediction of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: 0·5 could be a suitable global boundary value.
Browning LM, Hsieh SD, Ashwell M.
Nutr Res Rev. 2010 Dec;23(2):247-69. Epub 2010 Sep 7.

 



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J said:


A more accurate assessment might include bone structure (wrist measurement) or body shape options.
January 25, 2012

Juno said:


Thanks for this calculator. This is a great tool, especially for those over 40. BMI is not very helpful, because it can remain the same even if one is losing lean body mass and getting fatter.
January 06, 2012

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Nathalie_D said:


This, "easuring waist to height ratio is gaining popularity in the scientific society as several studies have found that this is a more valid measurement than BMI", does seem to take away the bias. Thank you for providing this amazing little tool. I am sure that there are going to be many people who will be singing it's praises as time goes on.

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September 24, 2011

amr rashed said:


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March 08, 2011

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