Health Guidelines by WHO
For Women:
Low risk: WHR 0.80 or lower
Moderate risk: 0.81–0.85
High risk: 0.86 or higher
For Men:
Low risk: WHR 0.90 or lower
Moderate risk: 0.91–0.99
High risk: 1.00 or higher
Why It Matters
WHR is linked to visceral fat (fat around organs), which is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. A higher WHR is associated with a greater risk of:
Cardiovascular disease
Type 2 diabetes
Stroke
Premature death
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