Waist-Hip Ratio

Overview

The waist circumference measurement divided by the hip circumference measurement. For both men and women, a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 1.0 or higher is considered at risk for undesirable health consequences, such as heart disease and ailments associated with OVERWEIGHT. A healthy WHR is 0.90 or less for men, and 0.80 or less for women. (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2004)

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Diagnostic Test

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Diagnostics

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E01.370.600.115.100.960|E05.041.124.946|G07.100.100.960

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