Waist-to-Height Ratio: Age Trend
Median waist-to-height ratio rises from the early 20s through the mid-70s in both sexes, with women running slightly higher than men at most ages.
Data source: NHANES (CDC) — derived WHtR percentiles About this study
Waist-to-Height Ratio Body Composition Trend
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Waist-to-Height Ratio by Age
Waist-to-Height Ratio Median Values
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 0.515 | 0.525 |
| 27 | 0.527 | 0.554 |
| 32 | 0.56 | 0.577 |
| 37 | 0.575 | 0.585 |
| 42 | 0.577 | 0.598 |
| 47 | 0.583 | 0.588 |
| 52 | 0.592 | 0.607 |
| 57 | 0.59 | 0.619 |
| 62 | 0.597 | 0.618 |
| 67 | 0.601 | 0.628 |
| 72 | 0.614 | 0.638 |
| 77 | 0.62 | 0.629 |
| 82 | 0.606 | 0.623 |