Instead, it has something to do with your waist circumference. A review study published in 2011 examined the use of the waist-to-height ratio as a screening tool for cardiometabolic risk factors.

The waist-to-hip ratio is a measure indicating healthy levels of body fat. Use a tape measure to determine the circumference at you waist — the smallest width of your natural waist, usually just ...

To check this, measure your waist at the smallest point, then measure your hips at the widest.Divide your waist measurement by your hip. If the answer is more than .76 (for women) or .89 (for men ...

But now, scientists say your waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) could be a better measure and a more accurate way to predict your risk. Heart failure is when the heart isn't able to pump enough blood to ...

But now, MailOnline has created a simple tool that does the heavy maths for you, providing a BRI result between zero and 20 using your height and waist circumference.

Waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by measuring your waist and hips in inches and dividing your waist measurement by your hips measurement. A ratio of 0.99 or lower for men and 0.90 or less for ...

CHECKING your child’s waist-to-height ratio is a better measure of if they’re obese than body mass index (BMI), a study shows.The simple test — ...

Measuring your waist circumference and monitoring your weight remains important. If the measures exceed the values listed above, then it is certainly a good idea to make some changes.

You’re not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight.