Waist to hip ratio
Waist to hip ratio is the indicator of health risk. People with more weight around
the waist are more prone to health risks such as heart disease and diabetes.
Apple body shape verses pear body shape
Apple body shape people have fat more around the waist are at risk for cardiovascular
diseases and diabetes.
Pear body shape people have fat more around the hips are at lower risk for cardiovascular
diseases and diabetes.
The following is the chart shows waist to hip ratio and relevant health risk for
men and women.
|
Male |
Female |
Health risk |
|
0.7 |
0.8 |
Lower risk |
|
0.7 to 1.0 |
0.8 to 0.85 |
Moderate risk |
|
1.0+ |
0.85+ |
High risk |
|