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GlossaryWaist-to-Hip Ratio

compares waist circumference to hip circumference to assess health risks

The Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a measurement that compares the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. It is calculated by dividing the waist measurement by the hip measurement. This ratio is used to assess body fat distribution and can be an indicator of health risks; a higher WHR is often associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

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Male Pattern Baldness and Waist-Hip Ratio as Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Transgender Men Undergoing Long-Term Testosterone Therapy

research Male Pattern Baldness and Waist-Hip Ratio as Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Transgender Men Undergoing Long-Term Testosterone Therapy

April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Male pattern baldness may indicate arterial stiffness in transgender men on long-term testosterone therapy.

research A Study on the Clinical, Biochemical, and Hormonal Profile of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital

4 citations, April 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

The study concluded that a higher waist-hip ratio significantly increases the risk of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.

research A Community-Oriented Survey on the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese People

November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

Severe hair loss in Chinese men is linked to high blood pressure, while in women, it's linked to larger waist size and cholesterol issues.

research Endothelial Dysfunction in PCOS: Role of Obesity and Adipose Hormones

155 citations, March 2006 in “The American Journal of Medicine”

Women with PCOS have heart-related issues not because of obesity, but due to insulin resistance and low adiponectin levels.

A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

research A Simple Screening Approach for Assessing Community Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Semiurban Population in Sri Lanka

120 citations, June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology”

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

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