Stratifying body mass index (BMI) categories by waist circumference (WC) thresholds improves mortality risk prediction in ...

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR): This ratio compares waist circumference to hip circumference and can further assess the distribution of body fat. A higher WHR is also associated with increased health risks.

The AMA’s new policy recommends using BMI alongside other metrics, like measures of visceral fat, body composition, relative fat mass, and waist circumference.

Body mass index (BMI) can help someone understand their weight and risk for certain illnesses. Learn how to calculate BMI for women.

In this prospective cohort study, body mass index-specific waist circumference (WC) thresholds were found to improve ...

Results show that body fat analysis did indeed predict people’s risk of death from any cause and, specifically, for heart ...

In addition to looking at your BMI measurement, you can look at other health indicators, including body composition, waist circumference, and genetic or metabolic factors to better understand your ...

For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI), according ...

We’re digging into the pros and cons of BMI, including alternative measurements that might provide a better picture of health.

Waist-to-hip ratio: This measures the proportion of your waist circumference to your hip circumference, helping to identify the risk of health problems related to fat distribution.

Experts say the answer is complicated. While BMI is calculated using weight and height, BRI uses height and measurements like waist circumference (no weight required).

As per a prospective cohort study, waist circumference along with BMI modestly improves the prediction of which postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for premature death.