Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI For Obesity Risk

A new study found that measuring your waist size compared to your height is a better way to check for obesity risk in older adults than the commonly used BMI.

BMI doesn't tell the difference between fat and muscle, but the waist-to-height ratio shows how much fat is around your belly, which can be bad for your health.

The study looked at data from England over many years and found that changes in the environment, not just personal habits, are making more people obese.

This means that as people get older, more might be at risk.

Using the waist-to-height ratio is easier for people to understand and can help them check their own health risk with just a measuring tape.

The researchers say this could help doctors find and treat more people who need help.