Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR)
Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Ashwell M, Gibson S. Waist-to-height ratio as an indicator of "early health risk": simpler and more predictive than using a "matrix" based on BMI and waist circumference. BMJ Open. 2016;6(3):e010159. Boundary 0.5 ("keep your waist to less than half your height"). Read the source ↗
Worked example: Waist-to-height ratio 0.53 — increased central-adiposity risk (boundary 0.5; Ashwell).
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