IS WAIST HIP RATIO A SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RISK FACTOR?A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDYAMONGST UNDER GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS

Abstract

Background: The waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a widely recognized anthropometric measurement that provides critical insights into an individual's fat distribution and overall health risk. Unlike Body Mass Index (BMI), which merely accounts for total body mass, WHR specifically addresses the proportion of waist circumference to hip circumference, thereby offering a more precise indicator of central obesity and associated health risks.