Waist-To-Hip Ratio Is Better Than BMI In Predicting Heart Attack Risk
As reported by Times Online, waist-to-hip ratio is more accurate in accessing heart attack risk than Body Mass Index (BMI).
BMI is the standard test for obesity. You can calculate your BMI using the BMI calculator.
Waist-to-hip ratio is measured with a tape - you simply measure the circumference of your waist and your hips. Just put the tape around your waist, note the number in inches. Do the same for your hips. Then divide the waist circumference by the hip circumference. The resulting number is the waist-to-hip ratio.
According to the study, if your waist-to-hip ratio is greater than 0.9 for men, or 0.85 for women, you are at the increased risk for heart disease.
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