Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Waist-Hip Ratio

The waist circumference measurement divided by the hip circumference measurement. For both men and women, a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 1.0 or higher is considered at risk for undesirable health consequences, such as heart disease and ailments associated with OVERWEIGHT. A healthy WHR is 0.90 or less for men, and 0.80 or less for women. (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2004)

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The waist circumference measurement divided by the hip circumference measurement. For both men and women, a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 1.0 or higher is considered at risk for undesirable health consequences, such as heart disease and ailments associated with OVERWEIGHT. A healthy WHR is 0.90 or less for men, and 0.80 or less for women. (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2004)

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  • Waist-to-Hip Ratio
  • Ratio, Waist-Hip
  • Ratio, Waist-to-Hip
  • Ratios, Waist-Hip
  • Ratios, Waist-to-Hip
  • Waist Hip Ratio
  • Waist to Hip Ratio
  • Waist-Hip Ratios
  • Waist-to-Hip Ratios

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2005; use BODY CONSTITUTION 1994-2004

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  1. E01w.370.600w.115.100.960w
  2. E05.041w.124.946w
  3. G07.100.100.960w

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Waist-Hip Ratio. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D049629. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D049629
  2. Waist-Hip Ratio. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waist%E2%80%93hip_ratio
  3. Waist-Hip Ratio. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q876152