Waist-hip ratio (WHR)

Updated March 8, 2014.

Definition: WHR is a measure the size of your waist in inches compared to your hips. The risk of developing heart disease is usually measured from waist to hip.

Also known as: WHR, waist-to-hip

Examples: A higher waist to hip to 0.8 for women and 1.0 for men is an indication of an increased risk for heart disease.