Forget BMI! Experts now suggest measuring your waist-to-height ratio for a clearer picture of your health risks, especially as you age. Rather than just focusing on weight and height, consider how much fat you’re carrying around vital organs—something a simple tape measure could reveal more accurately. If your waist circumference is less than half your height, you’re likely in a healthy zone!
Dr Laura Gray from the University of Sheffield highlights that BMI doesn’t differentiate between fat and muscle, which can lead to misleading conclusions. For older adults, muscle loss means their BMI might suggest “healthy,” even as body fat increases, missing hidden dangers like heart disease risk.
New research shows waist-to-height ratio gives a clearer snapshot of potential health issues compared to BMI. While BMI might be OK for younger, more muscular folks, it doesn’t always fit everyone. And let’s face it, isn’t it great when healthcare tips also save you money? Simply put, WMH (Waist Measure Health) might just be what we need to keep tabs on our bodies as the years roll by.
The study also emphasises how environmental changes affect obesity trends. Across the UK, the way we live and eat has evolved, impacting how and when obesity surfaces. In 2023/24, a substantial 64.5% of adults in England were overweight or living with obesity, revealing a pressing need to rethink our approach to tackling this issue.
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