Question

The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is a ratio, commonly expressed as a decimal that has been shown to be a good predictor of possible cardiovascular problems in both men and women. If a male has a WHR greater than 1, he is considered to be at high risk for cardiovascular problems. Calculate the WHR of a male with a waist measurement of 40 inches and a hip measurement 2 inches less.

Answer 1

Male WHR is 1.05

To get the WHR ratio. Divide the waist measurement by the hip measurement in inches.

The problem states that the waist measures 40 inches and the hip measures 2 inches less, meaning 38 inches.

WHR is 40 / 38 = 1.05

Having a WHR of 1.05 makes the male high risk for cardiovascular problems.

Females, on the other hand, are considered high risk when their WHR is 0.85 or more.