Waist-Hip Ratio: A Superior Predictor of Mortality Compared to BMI
Waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a stronger predictor of all-cause mortality compared to body mass index (BMI), according to a cohort study analyzing data from the UK Biobank. The study found that WHR had the most consistent association with mortality and was unaffected by BMI. The association between WHR and mortality was linear, while BMI and fat mass index (FMI) showed a J-shaped association. The study suggests that current BMI recommendations may not be accurate for individuals with different body compositions, highlighting the need for improved clinical guidelines.