Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and assess health risk for cardiovascular disease.
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WHR and Health Risk
The World Health Organization defines abdominal obesity as WHR above 0.90 for males and 0.85 for females. Higher ratios indicate more abdominal fat (apple shape), which is associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome compared to lower body fat (pear shape).