Waist-to-Height Ratio: Why It Might Be Better Than BMI
Learn how waist-to-height ratio compares to BMI for health assessment. Simple measurement that better predicts metabolic risk and cardiovascular health.
Why this article matters
- Waist-to-height ratio better predicts metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk than BMI alone.
- The measurement is simple: waist circumference divided by height, with a target ratio below 0.5.
- This metric is particularly valuable for people with high muscle mass or those in borderline BMI categories.