The waist‑to‑hip ratio (WHR) compares waist circumference to hip circumference to show fat distribution. A higher WHR indicates more abdominal fat, which is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk.
Typical cutoffs (approx): For increased health risk, WHR > 0.90 for men and > 0.85 for women are often used as thresholds — these vary by source and population.