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Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) compares the circumference of the waist to the hips. High WHR indicates central (abdominal/visceral) obesity, which is more strongly associated with cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome than peripheral fat.

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1. 1WHR = Waist circumference / Hip circumference
2. 2Measure waist at narrowest point (navel level)
3. 3Measure hips at widest point of buttocks
4. 4WHO thresholds: men > 0.90 = high risk; women > 0.85 = high risk

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