FREE TOOL — WHO 2008 GUIDELINES

Waist-to-Hip
Ratio Calculator.

Assess your cardiovascular and metabolic risk using the WHO-validated waist-to-hip ratio — a superior predictor of heart disease risk compared to BMI alone.

WHO 2008 Risk Cutoffs
3-Tier Cardiovascular Risk
Apple vs. Pear Body Shape
Waist Circumference Check

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How to measure correctly (tap to expand)
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Waist: Measure at the narrowest point of the torso — midway between the lower rib and the top of the hip bone (iliac crest). Usually 2–3 cm above the navel. Exhale normally; do not suck in.
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Hip: Measure at the widest point of the buttocks (gluteal region). Stand with feet together. Keep the tape horizontal, snug but not compressing the skin.
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Tips: Measure on bare skin. Take 2–3 readings and use the average. Measure in the morning before eating for best consistency.
📌 Used only to estimate waist-to-weight ratio — not stored

WHR = Waist ÷ Hip · WHO 2008 · NCEP · Asian Indian (ICMR) Cutoffs

YOUR RESULTS
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WHR
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Waist cm
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Body Shape
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waist-to-hip ratio

WHAT YOU GET

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WHR ScorePrecise waist-to-hip ratio
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Cardiovascular Risk3-tier WHO risk classification
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Body ShapeApple (Android) vs. Pear (Gynoid)
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Waist Circumference RiskWHO, NCEP & Asian Indian cutoffs
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Personalised AdviceDiet, exercise & lifestyle tips
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PDF ReportSave & share with your doctor

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BASED ON

WHO 2008Waist circumference & WHR report
NCEP ATP IIIMetabolic syndrome criteria
ICMR / IASOAsian Indian abdominal obesity cutoffs
AHA 2021Cardiovascular risk guidelines
NIN-ICMR 2024Indian nutrition guidelines

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⚕️ For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. WHR is a screening tool — it does not diagnose disease. Consult a qualified physician for clinical cardiovascular risk assessment. Results may vary by ethnicity, age, and body composition. Designed for adults aged 18–80 only.