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  2. Waist-to-height ratio - Wikipedia

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    The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR, [a] or WSR: waist-to-stature ratio) is the waist circumference divided by body height, both measured in the same units. WHtR is a measure of the distribution of body fat. Higher values of WHtR indicate higher risk of obesity-related cardiovascular diseases, which are correlated with abdominal obesity. [1]

  3. Body roundness index - Wikipedia

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    An automatic calculator computes the BRI using waist, height and an ellipse factor. [1] [2] The only device needed to determine BRI is a measuring tape for circumference of waist and determination of height. [1] [2] These values are factored with an eccentricity equation in a calculator. [1] [2]

  4. BMI vs. BRI: Why body roundness may be a better ... - AOL

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    “Body roundness index is based on waist circumference and height. It has been shown in other studies that increased abdominal fat is a risk factor for other adverse health conditions such as ...

  5. Classification of obesity - Wikipedia

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    In the United States a waist circumference of >102 cm (≈40") in men and >88 cm (≈34.5") in women [26] or the waist–hip ratio (the circumference of the waist divided by that of the hips) of >0.9 for men and >0.85 for women are used to define central obesity.

  6. What to know about body roundness index, an alternative to BMI

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    BRI is calculated using a mathematical formula: 364.2 − 365.5 × √(1 − [waist circumference in centimeters / 2π]2 / [0.5 × height in centimeters]2, according to the study.

  7. BMI vs. Body Fat: What's More Important? - AOL

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    This includes waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio and skinfold measurements — the last of which requires measuring the width of your skin and the body fat underneath it in places like your ...

  8. Waist–hip ratio - Wikipedia

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    The waist–hip ratio or waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is the dimensionless ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. This is calculated as waist measurement divided by hip measurement (W ⁄ H). For example, a person with a 75 cm waist and 95 cm hips (or a 30-inch waist and 38-inch hips) has WHR of about 0.79.

  9. What Is the Average Weight for Men? - AOL

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    But an ideal weight for men depends on different factors, from age to height and build. ... measure your waist circumference by placing a tape measure around your middle, just above your hip bones ...