Waist to Hip Ratio

Waist to hip ratio has been found to be a predictor of health. Optimal values for waist to hip ratio are 0.7 in women and 0.9 in men. Values greater than 0.8 in women and 0.95 in men are associated with higher incidences of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and ovarian, prostate, and testicular cancers.

Waist measurements are generally taken 1 inch above the navel. The hips are measured at the level of the greater trochanters which is generally the widest portion of your hips.