The size of a man’s waistband is a better predictor of cancer risk than traditional body mass index measurements, research ...

THE size of a man's waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new study has revealed. For years, NHS doctors have used BMI to assess ...

Researchers consider the weight-adjusted waist index a more precise predictor of mortality risk in patients with ...

What is waist-to-hip ratio? Waist-to-hip ratio or WHR is a way to measure the distribution of fat in your body. You can find it by dividing the size of your waist by the size of your hips.

Experts believe measuring waist circumference is a more accurate way to predict cancer risk in men - Tim Platt/Digital Vision ...

To find out their WHR, a person needs to measure both the circumference of their waist and their hips. Circumference means the distance around something. To measure the circumference of their ...

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for obesity-related cancers — but only for men, not for women. Experts weighed in.

A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent. If you are a man, your waist size could be a better ...