| WtHR |
Considerations |
|---|---|
| Less than 0.4 | Take Care (possibly underweight) |
| 0.4 - 0.49 | Healthy, No Action Needed |
| 0.5 - 0.59 | Consider Action |
| ≥ 0.6 | Take Action |
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A Waist-to-Height ratio (WtHR) 0.5 - 0.59 is considered
above the healthy range and could place you at an increased risk of
developing cardiovascular risk factors such as high
blood pressure and high
cholesterol. It is recommended that you consider action by taking
steps to find sustainable ways to manage your weight, such as by
speaking to your doctor.
| BMI kg/m2 | Description |
|---|---|
| 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal |
| 25.0 - 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 - 34.9 | Obesity Class I |
| 35.0 - 39.9 | Obesity Class II |
| ≥ 40 | Obesity Class III |
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References
- Ashwell, Margaret. (2011). Charts Based on Body Mass Index and Waist-to-Height Ratio to Assess the Health Risks of Obesity: A Review. The Open Obesity Journal. 311.78-84. 1 0.21 74/1 876823701 1 03010078.
- Zhang, S., Fu, X., Du, Z. et o'. Is waist-to-height ratio the best predictive indicator of cardiovascular disease incidence in hypertensive adults? A cohort study. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 22, 214 (2022). https://doi.org/l O. 1 1 86/s12872-022-02646-1