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)

DUI

D049629 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0002744

History note

2005; use BODY CONSTITUTION 1994-2004

Public note

2005; see BODY CONSTITUTION 1994-2004