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Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

     Your health is not only affected by how much body fat you have, but also by where most of the fat is located on your body. People who tend to gain weight mostly in their hips and buttocks have roughly a pear body shape, while people who tend to gain weight mostly in the abdomen have more of an apple body shape.

     If you have an apple shaped body rather than a pear shaped body, you are at increased risk for the health problems associated with obesity, such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure. As long as you avoid excess weight, being an apple shaped body or a pear shaped body doesn't put you at special risk - it's just one of those things to keep in mind. And even pear shaped people should take particular care to keep their weight within normal limits, to avoid the health problems associated with obesity.

     Research has shown that a WHR of 0.80 for women and 0.95 for men have been shown to correlate strongly with good general health and fertility. Women within the 0.70 range have optimal levels of estrogen and are less susceptible to major diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and ovarian cancers. Men with WHRs around 0.90, similarly, have been shown to be more healthy and fertile with less prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The following is a generalized WHR chart - values may alter from source to source:

Men's WHR values	Women's WHR values	Comments

0.95 and under	0.80 and under	Good - low risk
0.96 - 1.0	0.81 - 0.85	Acceptable - moderate risk
1.1 and above	0.86 and above	Poor - high risk

     WHR is a better measure of assessing a person's risk of heart attack than Body Mass Index (BMI). If obesity is redefined using WHR instead of BMI, the proportion of people at risk of heart attack worldwide increases threefold.

     If you're concerned with your weight, Dr. Joe will gladly help you create a reasonable exercise and diet routine along with offering suggestions for an overall healthy lifestyle change. It's really not that difficult, just a brief nutritional and exercise consultation will get you going in the right direction.

     To calculate the ratio, use a non-stretchable tape. Make sure it is level around the body, parallel to the floor, and tighten it without depressing the skin. Measure the waist at its narrowest point width-wise, usually just above the belly button. Measure the hips around the widest part of the hip bones.

     To get an estimate of your WHR fill in the form then click on the Submit button. JavaScript must be enabled in order for this calculator to work.


Measurements

Waist size in inches

Hip size in inches



Your estimated Waist to Hip Ratio

Your Waist to Hip Ratio

Comments for men

Comments for women

Disclaimer: The information given on the this Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) calculator is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended to act as a substitute for the advice or treatment that may have been prescribed by your physician. Before adhering to any of the information on this web site, you should consult with your physician. Understand that you are solely responsible for the way that the information on this web site is perceived and utilized and that any action you may take is done so at your own risk. In no way will Dr. Nalbone, Doctor Joe's Chiropracic Center, www.doctorjoecanhelp.com, or any associated affiliates be responsible for any problems that might occur due to the use of this WHR calculator or the information contained within.