Why the simple waist-to-height ratio is a powerful health measurement

The waist-to-height ratio is a great predictor of a person’s level of insulin resistance. The test can predict your risk for developing diseases linked to excessive insulin, like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Above is a great infographic by Dr. Ted Naiman explaining the concept.
The test is also basically free and anyone can do it at home. Not sure how to measure? Check out the picture below:
How to measure
So now you’ve calculated the results – and want to know what the results mean. Dr. Naiman has got you covered. Ideally, aim for a waist-to-height ratio of less than 0.5:
Recommendations and examples
Personally I’m at a ratio of 0.44 today – though some may consider it unfair as I’m 6’7″…
Do you want to share your result? Feel free to do so in the comments below.
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This is a good general rule, but with lots of room for improving.
Thanks.
Rebecca
https://www.health-calc.com/body-composition/waist-to-height-ratio
Im a bit over weight but not that fat! Hahaha...not buyin it...
I'm 162cm, SW 65,5kg, CW 57kg, waist 90cm so ratio is 5,5. I do have wide hips but I'm still concerned...
MAY I ENQUIRE MY OWN STATUS....
I am 166cm HEIGHT WAIST 81cm still able to get finger under the tape measure so about 80cm in reality... so I guess I would be around 0.4.9????? saved by the bell, just within the limits yes or no?
I am 165 cm tall and current weight is 86 kgs (coming from 116!). Not a bad result for a post-menopausal 54 years young, very motivated DD-fan :-) I wish you all the best, and thanks for this enlightening article.
54th day of consecutive 25hrs fasts, with one 48hrs and three 36hrs in this time since 19 Jun. Me n my wife both r doing the same together.
I noticed doing the measurement on my husband, (due to non-childbearing hips) his iliac crest is higher up. All of this makes it tricky to know if the result your getting is the true one doesn't it? - link below
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316515880_Prediction_of_whol...
There is a calculation of height to hip ratio also. But it's not as accurate as this for predicting insulin resistance. This measurement is backed by numerous studies.