Waist-to-height ratio
Educational adult index with waist-measure guidance — not an obesity diagnosis.
Pending a named Nera physician approval — educational content until review is recorded.
Educational only — not a diagnosis or a substitute for clinical advice. Never use to stop medication or decide treatment eligibility.
About this tool
What is it?
Waist-to-height ratio as an educational central-adiposity estimate.
Who is it for?
Adults who can measure waist circumference reasonably accurately.
When not to use
Not a substitute for clinical assessment or labs.
How to use
Measure waist and height in consistent units and enter the values.
What the result means
Thresholds are approximate and may vary across populations.
When to seek help
Discuss with family medicine if you have heart/diabetes risk factors.
How to measure waist?
- Stand upright and find the midpoint between the lower ribs and the top of the hip bone.
- Place the tape horizontally after a normal exhale without cinching tightly.
- Record the measurement in centimetres.
Sources
- National Institutes of Health / NCBI — Waist-to-height ratio overview (2023) — Open source
FAQ
- Is this tool a diagnosis?
- No. Waist-to-height ratio is educational preparation for a clinician discussion only.
- Are my health answers stored?
- Health inputs are not sent to ads. Only a general result band may be stored for measurement and conversion.
Related links
Health inputs are not sent to ad platforms. Only a general result band is stored for measurement and conversion.