All articles tagged with #waist to height ratio
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Medical Xpress
New research shows that waist-to-height ratio is a more reliable predictor of heart disease risk than BMI, especially for individuals with a BMI under 30, by directly reflecting central obesity linked to cardiovascular issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Times
The latest government statistics reveal that over a quarter of adults are obese, leading to increased health risks. A new report by the Lancet Commission on Obesity, authored by Naveed Sattar, professor of cardiometabolic medicine at the University of Glasgow, is set to be published soon and could potentially revolutionize the approach to combating obesity. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing obesity-related health issues and suggests measuring waist-to-height ratio as a more effective indicator than BMI.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A study suggests that measuring obesity using the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be as accurate as using the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), especially for children. The research, part of the Children of the 90s study, found that WHtR is a more effective measure of body fat. This new method could provide a more accurate assessment of obesity, as demonstrated by BBC West health correspondent Matthew Hill.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Researchers suggest that waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate estimation of heart disease risk than BMI. Waist-to-height ratio can help approximate the amount of belly fat in and around vital organs that play a role in our health and longevity. Those who had the highest waist-to-height ratio had 39% higher risk for being hospitalized later due to complications with heart failure than those with lower levels of fat around their midsection. BMI is a poor reflection of body composition because it does not adjust for muscle or fat but rather weight as a whole.