| 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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What does this mean for you?
Healthy result:
A Waist-to-Height ratio (WtHR) of 0.4 - 0.49 is considered to be within the healthy range. Maintaining your waist circumference around this range is likely to reduce the risk of obesity-related health issues. A good tip to remember is to aim to keep your waist circumference to less than half your height!
| BMI kg/m2 | Description |
|---|---|
| Under 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 22.9 | Normal Weight |
| 23.0 - 27.4 | Overweight (Moderate cardiovascular risk) |
| 27.5 - 32.4 | Obesity (High cardiovascular risk) |
| 32.5 and above | Obesity (Very high cardiovascular risk) |
*This BMI calculator is for adults 20 years or older. Talk to your doctor about your BMI if you're under the age of 20. BMI classification is based on Asian BMI classification.
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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